Leslie Marian Uggams (/ ˈʌɡəmz /; [1] born May 25, 1943) [2] is an American actress and singer. After beginning her career as a child in the early 1950s, she garnered acclaim for her role in the …

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 …

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 …

28 Iúil 2025 · Leslie Uggams is the proud mom of two children: Danielle and Justice. The Roots star married her husband, Grahame Pratt, in 1965, and the couple welcomed their daughter, …

20 Meith 2025 · She reflects on 60 years of showbiz, staying joyful and her exciting new chapter in ‘The Gilded Age’. Beloved for her role as Kizzy on the history-making series Roots, Leslie …

1 day ago · Biography Leslie Marian Uggams , born May 25, 1943 in Harlem (New York) is an American actress. Childhood She is the daughter of Juanita Ernestine, a dancer and …

22 Iúil 2025 · Uggams performed in Beulah, Hallelujah Baby, Roots, Empire, American Fiction and the Deadpool films. She was the first Black woman to host a TV variety show. At 82, she's …

She began onstage while in the first grade, segued to becoming one of the most seen and beloved singers on countless TV variety shows – and even had her own, starred and guest starred in …

Leslie Uggams was born on May 25, 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 …

23 Iúil 2024 · Leslie Uggams is embracing her legend status. The 81-year-old actress, who plays Blind Al in the Deadpool movie franchise, spoke with PEOPLE at the world premiere of …