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  1. 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.

  2. www.imdb.com › name › nm0880081Leslie Uggams - IMDb

    44 Photos. 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. They have two children.

    • Actress, Soundtrack
    • May 25, 1943
    • 2 min
  3. Leslie Uggams is an actress who has performed on Broadway, TV and film. She won a Tony Award for "Hallelujah, Baby!" and appeared in "Deadpool" and "Roots".

    • May 25, 1943
  4. Learn about Leslie Uggams, a Tony and Emmy Award-winning actress and singer who has performed on stage, screen and TV for six decades. From her Apollo Theater debut to her role in Roots, from her Broadway musicals to her cabaret shows, discover her extraordinary achievements and awards.

  5. Feb 18, 2016 · Learn about the amazing life and career of Leslie Uggams, who played Blind Al in Deadpool and worked with legends like Sinatra, The Beatles and Sammy Davis Jr.

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    • Kara Warner
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  7. 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.

  8. Feb 19, 2024 · 1.6K. 60K views 1 month ago #TamFam. Tony® and Emmy® Award-winning actress Leslie Uggams stops by the show! She looks back at six decades in front of the camera, from her role as Kizzy in...

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    • Tamron Hall Show
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