Leslie Uggams

Leslie Marian Uggams (; born May 25, 1943) is an American actress and singer. After beginning her career as a child in the early 1950s, she garnered acclaim for her role in the Broadway musical Hallelujah, Baby!, winning a Theatre World Award in 1967 and the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1968. Uggams gained wider recognition for portraying Kizzy Reynolds in the television miniseries Roots (1977), earning Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations for her performance. Later in her career, Uggams received renewed notice with appearances as Blind Al in the superhero films Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018), and Deadpool & Wolverine (2024). Her other prominent roles were as Leah Walker on the Fox musical drama series Empire (2016–2020); as Agnes Ellison in the comedy-drama film American Fiction (2023); and as Betty Pearson in the Amazon Original post-apocalyptic drama series Fallout (2024), based on the video game of the same name.

60's Soul Music - 2024-04-25T00:00:00.000000Z

Best GENE KELLY Movie Themes & Songs - 2023-09-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Feeling Good! the Broadway Album - 2020-11-10T00:00:00.000000Z

60's Soul Gems - 2020-03-06T00:00:00.000000Z

Let's Go On With The Show - 2017-11-17T00:00:00.000000Z

From The Musicals With Love - 2017-10-31T00:00:00.000000Z

Rodgers & Hammerstein's Pipe Dream (2012 Encores' Live Cast Recording From New York City Center) - 2012-09-18T00:00:00.000000Z

After Hours The Collection: Northern Soul Masters - 2011-08-08T00:00:00.000000Z

Jule Styne in Hollywood - 2006-05-23T00:00:00.000000Z

On My Way to You - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Tap Your Troubles Away! - The Words and Music of Jerry Herman - 2002-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Showstoppers - A Collection of Timeless Hits from The Musicals - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Puttin' On The Ritz: The Great Hollywood Musicals - 1995-09-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Broadway Showstoppers - 1994-08-31T00:00:00.000000Z

There's No Business Like Show Business: Broadway Showstoppers - 1993-09-21T00:00:00.000000Z

Jerry's Girls (Original Cast Recording) - 1984-10-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Leslie - 1969-11-19T00:00:00.000000Z

Hallelujah, Baby! (Original Broadway Cast Recording) - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

So in Love! - 1963-12-31T00:00:00.000000Z

The Party's Over: Broadway Sings the Blues - 1970-01-01T00:00:00.000000Z

Yesterdays/Yesterday/Yesterdays (Reprise) [Medley/Live On The Ed Sullivan Show, January 2, 1966] - 2022-10-17T00:00:00.000000Z

Wishing You a Happy New Year (feat. Leslie Uggams & Curtis McKonly Orchestra) - 2013-12-06T00:00:00.000000Z

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