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Leslie Marian Uggams (/ ˈ ʌ ɡ ə m z /; 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.
Leslie Uggams was born on 25 May 1943 in New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018) and American Fiction (2023). She has been married to Grahame Pratt since 16 October 1965.
Leslie Uggams is an iconic African-American actress and singer. Her rise to fame in the USA came at a time when racial segregation was a major factor. She paved the way for many future African-American actors and performers.
Leslie Uggams was born on 25 May 1943 in New York City, New York, USA. She is an actress, known for Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018) and American Fiction (2023). She has been married to Grahame Pratt since 16 October 1965.
Feb 18, 2016 · Deadpool is now in theaters, and Empire returns March 30. The prolific actress and singer recalls a career which includes performing with The Beatles, Frank Sinatra and Sammy Davis Jr.
Leslie Uggams is a Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer whose career has brought her from Harlem (The Apollo Theater) to Broadway (Hallelujah, Baby!), the big screen (Deadpool, Skyjacked) to television (Empire, The Leslie Uggams Show).
Feb 15, 2024 · Leslie Uggams: From Pioneering Roots to American Fiction's Compelling Matriarch. In an interview with BET, the veteran actress reflects on her groundbreaking career, compassionate portrayals...
