Person file · Acting
Leslie Uggams
Born 1943-05-25Harlem, 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. 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
Deadpool & WolverineBlind AlAmerican FictionAgnes EllisonDotty and SoulDottyNannyKathleenThe RavineJoannaShow of Titles"Hallelujah, Baby!" PerformerBlithe SpiritMadame ArcatiThe ApolloSelfOnce Upon a DeadpoolBlind AlDeadpool 2Blind AlThe Immortal Life of Henrietta LacksSadieDeadpoolBlind AlJust the Three of UsRoleToe to ToeGrandmaWords and Music by Jerry HermanSelfBroadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were ThereSelfRemembering RootsSelfLive from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!RoleJerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood BowlSelfSugar HillDoris HollyThe Ice Capades with Jason Bateman and Alyssa MilanoRoleHappy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBCSelfChristmas at Radio City Music HallSelf - Special GuestNight of 100 Stars IISelf