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Leslie Uggams

Leslie Uggams

Actor · born 25 May 1943 · Harlem, New York City, New York, USA

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.

Where to start: Deadpool & Wolverine (2024).

As actor 27

TV shows 18

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Leslie Uggams movie?

By viewer score, Deadpool & Wolverine (2024) at 7.6/10.

What are Leslie Uggams’s most popular movies?

Deadpool, Deadpool 2, Deadpool & Wolverine.

How many movies has Leslie Uggams made?

27 films on TMDB, 27 as actor.

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