Updated Feb 20, 2026
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Known For
Actor
Occupations
Film actor, Television actor, Actor, Singer, Stage actor
Birthday
(Tuesday)
Nationality
Citizenship
United States
Languages
English
Education
Juilliard School
Zodiac Sign
♊ Gemini
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
Popularity
Tier B -- 66,717 Wikipedia views/month
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Career
Career spanning 62 years (1962-2024)
Screen debut
First screen credit at age 18
Year context
Born in 1943 -- Battle of Stalingrad ends; Allied invasion of Italy; Franklin D. Roosevelt was US president
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Filmography (12)
AWARDS (4)
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Theatre World Award
1967
WON
G
Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical
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TV Land Award
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Tony Awards
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Biography
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.
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How old is Leslie Uggams?
Leslie Uggams is 82 years old, born on .
Where was Leslie Uggams born?
Leslie Uggams was born in Harlem, New York City, New York, USA.
What movies or shows has Leslie Uggams been in?
Leslie Uggams has 12 credits in our database. Notable titles include Deadpool & Wolverine (2024), Extrapolations (2023), Nanny (2022), Blithe Spirit (2020), Deadpool 2 (2018).
What is Leslie Uggams known for?
Leslie Uggams is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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