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Moms Mabley - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | March 19, 1894 |
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| Died | May 23, 1975 (age 81) |
| Birthplace | Brevard, North Carolina, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Pisces - (see also Moms Mabley's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Horse |
| Generation | Lost Generation |
| Known For | Pioneering stand-up comedy, her appearances on the Chitlin' Circuit and on television shows such as 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour.' |
Intro
Moms Mabley was an American stand-up comedian and actress, best known as one of the most successful African American comedians of the vaudeville era and for her influential role as a pioneering woman in comedy. With a career spanning over five decades, she broke numerous barriers for women and Black performers in entertainment.
Early Life & Background
Born Loretta Mary Aiken in Brevard, North Carolina, in 1894, Moms Mabley faced a traumatic early life including the deaths of her parents by the time she was 14. She left home to join traveling vaudeville acts, adopting the stage name Moms Mabley as part of her persona.
Career Highlights
- Became one of the first openly gay comedians in the U.S.
- Performed at the Apollo Theater in Harlem more than any other performer of her era
- Released several successful comedy albums, including the Grammy-nominated 'Moms Mabley at the UN'
- Appeared on 'The Ed Sullivan Show' and 'The Smothers Brothers Comedy Hour'
- Acted in several films, including 'Chasing the Blues' and 'Amazing Grace'
Trivia
- She often performed dressed as a grandmotherly figure, earning her the nickname 'Moms'.
- Mabley paved the way for many Black and female comedians who followed her, such as Whoopi Goldberg and Wanda Sykes.
- At age 75, she became the oldest person to have a U.S. Top 40 hit with her cover of 'Abraham, Martin and John.'
FAQs
People also ask
When was Moms Mabley born?
Moms Mabley was born the 19 March 1894.
Where is Moms Mabley from?
Brevard, North Carolina, USA.
On Her Birth-Day
About March 19th, 1894, in brief:
- Day of the week: March 19th, 1894 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Pisces (in western zodiac), Horse (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase: