Leslie Uggams - Actor Profile

Leslie Uggams

Acting
32Total Films
9.0 Highest Rated
Born: May 25, 1943
Birth Place: Harlem, New York City, New York, USA

About 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 Ryan Reynolds as Blind Al in Deadpool (2016) & Deadpool 2 (2018) and in a recurring role on Empire.

Best Leslie Uggams Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Leslie Uggams's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Leslie Uggams.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Deadpool & Wolverine Blind Al Super Hit Similar →
2023 American Fiction Agnes Ellison Hit Similar →
2023 Dotty and Soul Dotty Flop Similar →
2022 Nanny Kathleen Flop Similar →
2022 The Ravine Joanna Flop Similar →
2021 Show of Titles "Hallelujah, Baby!" Performer Flop Similar →
2020 Blithe Spirit Madame Arcati Flop Similar →
2019 The Apollo Self Hit Similar →
2018 Once Upon a Deadpool Blind Al Hit Similar →
2018 Deadpool 2 Blind Al Super Hit Similar →
2017 The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks Sadie Average Similar →
2016 Deadpool Blind Al Super Hit Similar →
2014 Just the Three of Us - Flop Similar →
2009 Toe to Toe Grandma Flop Similar →
2007 Words and Music by Jerry Herman Self Flop Similar →
2003 Broadway: The Golden Age, by the Legends Who Were There Self Hit Similar →
1995 Live from Broadway: Hello, Dolly! - Flop Similar →
1994 Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl Self Super Hit Similar →
1994 Sugar Hill Doris Holly Average Similar →
1989 The Ice Capades with Jason Bateman and Alyssa Milano - Flop Similar →
1988 Happy Birthday, Bob: 50 Stars Salute Your 50 Years with NBC Self Average Similar →
1985 Night of 100 Stars II Self Super Hit Similar →
1981 Sizzle Vonda Flop Similar →
1978 A Special Sesame Street Christmas Self Average Similar →
1978 Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring - Hit Similar →
1975 Poor Pretty Eddie Elizabeth 'Liz' Wetherly Flop Similar →
1974 Easter Is (voice) Flop Similar →
1972 Black Girl Netta Average Similar →
1972 Skyjacked Lovejoy Wells Average Similar →
1972 S Wonderful, 'S Marvelous, 'S Gershwin Self Flop Similar →
1970 King: A Filmed Record... Montgomery to Memphis Self (archive footage) Hit Similar →
1962 Two Weeks in Another Town Chanteuse Average Similar →

Leslie Uggams - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Leslie Uggams?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leslie Uggams is "Jerry Herman's Broadway at the Hollywood Bowl" with a rating of 9.0/10.

How many movies has Leslie Uggams acted in?

Leslie Uggams has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Leslie Uggams?

Other notable films include "Night of 100 Stars II", "Deadpool", and "Deadpool & Wolverine".