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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 is an American actress, singer, and activist, known for her roles in Deadpool, Roots, and Empire. She has also performed on Broadway, won a Grammy, and appeared in various TV shows and movies.
- Actress, Soundtrack
- May 25, 1943
- 2 min
Learn about the life and career of Leslie Uggams, an actress who starred in Broadway musicals, TV shows and movies. Find out her age, height, family, awards, trivia and more on IMDb.
- May 25, 1943
Leslie Uggams is a Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer who has starred in various roles on stage, screen and television. She is best known for her portrayal of Kizzy in the TV mini-series Roots and Mama Rose in the musical Gypsy. She is also a board member of the Apollo Theater and a singer of cabaret and one-woman shows.
Feb 18, 2016 · Learn about the amazing life and career of Leslie Uggams, who plays Blind Al in Deadpool and has worked with legends like Sinatra and The Beatles. From her Tony-winning Broadway debut to her Emmy-nominated Roots role, Uggams shares her stories and memories.
- 1 min
- Kara Warner
Feb 15, 2024 · Leslie Uggams, who played the first Black person to host a network variety show and the iconic Kizzy in Roots, talks about her role in American Fiction, a film that satirizes race in Hollywood. She also shares her views on the changing landscape of Black representation and her longevity in the industry.
Feb 21, 2024 · Leslie Uggams is a Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer whose career has brought her from Harlem to Broadway, the big screen to television.
