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Leslie Uggams

Bio: 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
Born: Tue, May 25 1943
Birthplace: Harlem, New York, USA
Leslie Uggams is 81 years old
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Movies (Acting Roles)

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Poster of Deadpool & Wolverine
Deadpool & Wolverine
Leslie Uggams was 81 in Deadpool & Wolverine as 'Blind Al'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 24 2024
Poster of American Fiction
American Fiction
Leslie Uggams was 80 in American Fiction as 'Agnes Ellison'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 10 2023
Poster of Dotty and Soul
Dotty and Soul
Leslie Uggams was 79 in Dotty and Soul as 'Dotty'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 19 2023
Poster of Nanny
Nanny
Leslie Uggams was 79 in Nanny as 'Kathleen'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2022
Poster of The Ravine
The Ravine
Leslie Uggams was 78 in The Ravine as 'Joanna'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 06 2022
Poster of Show of Titles
Show of Titles
Leslie Uggams was 78 in Show of Titles as '"Hallelujah, Baby!" Performer'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 13 2021
Poster of Blithe Spirit
Blithe Spirit
Leslie Uggams was 77 in Blithe Spirit as 'Madame Arcati'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jun 06 2020
Poster of The Apollo
The Apollo
Leslie Uggams was 75 in The Apollo as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 24 2019
Poster of Once Upon a Deadpool
Once Upon a Deadpool
Leslie Uggams was 75 in Once Upon a Deadpool as 'Blind Al'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 11 2018
Poster of Deadpool 2
Deadpool 2
Leslie Uggams was 74 in Deadpool 2 as 'Blind Al'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 10 2018
Poster of Deadpool
Deadpool
Leslie Uggams was 72 in Deadpool as 'Blind Al'.
Movie Released: Tue, Feb 09 2016
Poster of Just the Three of Us
Just the Three of Us
Leslie Uggams was 71 in Just the Three of Us
Movie Released: Thu, Jul 31 2014
Poster of Words and Music by Jerry Herman
Words and Music by Jerry Herman
Leslie Uggams was 63 in Words and Music by Jerry Herman as 'Herself'.
Movie Released: Sun, Apr 01 2007
Poster of Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There
Leslie Uggams was 59 in Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 03 2003
Poster of Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!
Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!
Leslie Uggams was 52 in Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly!
Movie Released: Thu, Oct 19 1995
Poster of Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl
Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl
Leslie Uggams was 50 in Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Mar 04 1994
Poster of Sugar Hill
Sugar Hill
Leslie Uggams was 50 in Sugar Hill as 'Doris Holly'.
Movie Released: Fri, Feb 25 1994
Poster of The Ice Capades with Jason Bateman and Alyssa Milano
The Ice Capades with Jason Bateman and Alyssa Milano
Leslie Uggams was 46 in The Ice Capades with Jason Bateman and Alyssa Milano
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 28 1989
Poster of Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC
Leslie Uggams was 44 in Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, May 16 1988
Poster of Night of 100 Stars II
Night of 100 Stars II
Leslie Uggams was 41 in Night of 100 Stars II as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sun, Mar 10 1985
Poster of Sizzle
Sizzle
Leslie Uggams was 38 in Sizzle as 'Vonda'.
Movie Released: Sun, Nov 29 1981
Poster of A Special Sesame Street Christmas
A Special Sesame Street Christmas
Leslie Uggams was 35 in A Special Sesame Street Christmas as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 08 1978
Poster of Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring
Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring
Leslie Uggams was 34 in Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring
Movie Released: Thu, Mar 09 1978
Poster of Poor Pretty Eddie
Poor Pretty Eddie
Leslie Uggams was 32 in Poor Pretty Eddie as 'Elizabeth 'Liz' Wetherly'.
Movie Released: Sun, Jun 01 1975
Poster of Black Girl
Black Girl
Leslie Uggams was 29 in Black Girl as 'Netta'.
Movie Released: Thu, Nov 09 1972
Poster of Skyjacked
Skyjacked
Leslie Uggams was 28 in Skyjacked as 'Lovejoy Wells'.
Movie Released: Wed, May 24 1972
Poster of S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin
S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin
Leslie Uggams was 28 in S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 17 1972
Poster of King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis
Leslie Uggams was 26 in King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis as 'Self (archive footage)'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 24 1970
Poster of Two Weeks in Another Town
Two Weeks in Another Town
Leslie Uggams was 19 in Two Weeks in Another Town as 'Chanteuse'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 17 1962

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Fallout
Fallout
Leslie Uggams was 80+ in Fallout as 'Betty Pearson'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Apr 10 2024
Poster of Extrapolations
Extrapolations
Leslie Uggams was 79+ in Extrapolations as 'Isabel Zucker'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Mar 16 2023
Poster of My Dad the Bounty Hunter
My Dad the Bounty Hunter
Leslie Uggams was 79+ in My Dad the Bounty Hunter as 'Grandma (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 09 2023
Poster of The Bite
The Bite
Leslie Uggams was 77+ in The Bite as 'Dr. Hester Boutella'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, May 21 2021
Poster of Stars in the House
Stars in the House
Leslie Uggams was 76+ in Stars in the House as 'Madame Arcati'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Mar 16 2020
Poster of New Amsterdam
New Amsterdam
Leslie Uggams was 75+ in New Amsterdam as 'Mamma Reynolds'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 25 2018
Poster of The Good Wife
The Good Wife
Leslie Uggams was 66+ in The Good Wife as 'Suzanne Packer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 22 2009
Poster of The Early Show
The Early Show
Leslie Uggams was 56+ in The Early Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 01 1999
Poster of Family Guy
Family Guy
Leslie Uggams was 55+ in Family Guy as 'Leslie Uggams (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 31 1999
Poster of A Different World
A Different World
Leslie Uggams was 44+ in A Different World as 'Dr. Eileen Redding'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 24 1987
Poster of The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
Leslie Uggams was 41+ in The Cosby Show as 'Kris Temple'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 20 1984
Poster of Reading Rainbow
Reading Rainbow
Leslie Uggams was 40+ in Reading Rainbow as 'Herself - Narrator (voice)'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jun 06 1983
Poster of Hotel
Hotel
Leslie Uggams was 39+ in Hotel
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Aug 21 1982
Poster of Magnum, P.I.
Magnum, P.I.
Leslie Uggams was 37+ in Magnum, P.I.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Dec 11 1980
Poster of Backstairs at the White House
Backstairs at the White House
Leslie Uggams was 35+ in Backstairs at the White House as 'Lillian Rogers Parks'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jan 29 1979
Poster of CBS News Sunday Morning
CBS News Sunday Morning
Leslie Uggams was 35+ in CBS News Sunday Morning as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 28 1979
Poster of The Love Boat
The Love Boat
Leslie Uggams was 34+ in The Love Boat as 'Marion Blake, Callie Reason'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Sep 24 1977
Poster of Roots
Roots
Leslie Uggams was 33+ in Roots as 'Kizzy Reynolds, Kizzy Reynolds Moore'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 23 1977
Poster of The Muppet Show
The Muppet Show
Leslie Uggams was 33+ in The Muppet Show as 'Self - Special Guest Star'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 05 1976
Poster of The American Film Institute Salute to ...
The American Film Institute Salute to ...
Leslie Uggams was 29+ in The American Film Institute Salute to ... as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Apr 02 1973
Poster of The Bobby Darin Show
The Bobby Darin Show
Leslie Uggams was 29+ in The Bobby Darin Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Fri, Jan 19 1973
Poster of The Flip Wilson Show
The Flip Wilson Show
Leslie Uggams was 27+ in The Flip Wilson Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 17 1970
Poster of The Leslie Uggams Show
The Leslie Uggams Show
Leslie Uggams was 26+ in The Leslie Uggams Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Sep 28 1969
Poster of The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour
Leslie Uggams was 25+ in The Glen Campbell Goodtime Hour as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Jan 22 1969
Poster of That's Life
That's Life
Leslie Uggams was 25+ in That's Life
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The Mod Squad
The Mod Squad
Leslie Uggams was 25+ in The Mod Squad
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 24 1968
Poster of The Carol Burnett Show
The Carol Burnett Show
Leslie Uggams was 24+ in The Carol Burnett Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Sep 11 1967
Poster of The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
The Girl from U.N.C.L.E.
Leslie Uggams was 23+ in The Girl from U.N.C.L.E. as 'Natasha Brimstone'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Sep 13 1966
Poster of The Dean Martin Show
The Dean Martin Show
Leslie Uggams was 22+ in The Dean Martin Show
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Sep 16 1965
Poster of Hullabaloo
Hullabaloo
Leslie Uggams was 21+ in Hullabaloo as 'Self, Self - Host'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Jan 12 1965
Poster of The Hollywood Palace
The Hollywood Palace
Leslie Uggams was 20+ in The Hollywood Palace as 'Self - Singer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jan 04 1964
Poster of The Danny Kaye Show
The Danny Kaye Show
Leslie Uggams was 20+ in The Danny Kaye Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Wed, Sep 25 1963
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson
Leslie Uggams was 19+ in The Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Oct 01 1962
Poster of The Mike Douglas Show
The Mike Douglas Show
Leslie Uggams was 18+ in The Mike Douglas Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Dec 11 1961
Poster of Startime
Startime
Leslie Uggams was 16+ in Startime
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Tue, Oct 06 1959
Poster of Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Tonight Starring Jack Paar
Leslie Uggams was 14+ in Tonight Starring Jack Paar as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 29 1957
Poster of Tony Awards
Tony Awards
Leslie Uggams was 12+ in Tony Awards as 'Self - Presenter / Nominee / Performer, Self - Host, Self - Presenter, Self - Performer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Apr 01 1956
Poster of What's My Line?
What's My Line?
Leslie Uggams was 6+ in What's My Line? as 'Self - Mystery Guest'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Feb 02 1950
Poster of The Ed Sullivan Show
The Ed Sullivan Show
Leslie Uggams was 5+ in The Ed Sullivan Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 20 1948