Biography
Leslie Uggams
Acting
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. In total, there are 77 recognized credits in film and television. On Cinestia you can browse Leslie Uggams's complete filmography — 35 films and 42 series — and find where to watch each title.
Career works
77
Movies
35
Series
42
Career average
6.9/10
Birth date
05/25/1943
Place of birth
Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Filmography highlights
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