Moms Mabley

Acting

Born March 19, 1894 · Brevard, North Carolina, USA

Died May 23, 1975

Also known as Loretta Mary Aiken · Jackie 'Moms' Mabley · Jackie Mabley

Biography

Loretta Mary Aiken, known by her stage name Moms Mabley, was an American stand-up comedian and actress. Mabley began her career on the theater stage in the 1920s and became a veteran entertainer of the Chitlin' Circuit of black vaudeville. Mabley later recorded comedy albums and appeared in films and on television programs including The Ed Sullivan Show and The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.

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