LESLIE UGGAMS

Actress

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BORN May 25, 1943

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HEIGHT 5'2" (1.57 m)

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NATIONALITY American

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YEARS ACTIVE 1957 – Present

👤 BIOGRAPHY

Leslie Marian Uggams (born May 25, 1943) is an American actress and singer.

Beginning her career as a child in the early 1950s, Uggams is recognized for portraying Kizzy Reynolds in the television miniseries Roots (1977), earning Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations for her performance. She had earlier been highly acclaimed for the Broadway musical Hallelujah, Baby!, winning a Theatre World Award in 1967 and the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1968.

Later in her career, Uggams received renewed notice with appearances alongside Ryan Reynolds as Blind Al in Deadpool (2016) & Deadpool 2 (2018) and in a recurring role on Empire.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

Nick Name Leslie
Born May 25, 1943
Height 5'2" (1.57 m)
Nationality American
Citizenship American
Education Juilliard School
Current Status Active (Recently in Deadpool & Wolverine, Fallout)
Years Active 1957 – Present
Occupation Actress
Family Background Private Family Background
Early Career Later in her career, Uggams received renewed notice with appearances alongside Ryan Reynolds as Blind Al in Deadpool (2016) & Deadpool 2 (2018) and in a recurring role on Empire.
Partner Grahame Pratt
Children 2
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