Leslie Uggams
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…
Known field
Acting
Total Movie Credited
31
Total TV Shows Credited
46
Gender
Female
Place of birth
Harlem, New York City, New York, USA
Birthdate
May 25, 1943
Also known as
Leslie Marian Uggams