Leslie Marian Uggams is an American entertainer (Actor, Musician, Singer). She was born in New York City, New York. She is known for her roles in the films Deadpool and Roots.
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Quick Facts
- Full Name: Leslie Marian Uggams
- Profession: Entertainer
- Specialization: Actor and Musician / Singer
- Age: 82 years old
- Date of Birth: May 25, 1943
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
- Nationality: American
- Height: 5 ft 6 in
- Spouse / Partner: Grahame Pratt
- Children: Danielle Pratt, Justice Pratt
Leslie Marian Uggams Age
Leslie Marian Uggams is 83 years old (estimated). She was born in 1943, but the exact date of birth has not been publicly disclosed.
Leslie Marian Uggams Height
Leslie Marian Uggams stands at a height of 5 ft 6 in.
Leslie Marian Uggams Weight
Leslie Marian Uggams's weight has not been publicly reported.
Education
She attended institutions including Juilliard School and Professional Children's School.
- Education 1
- Institution Name: Juilliard School
- Education 2
- Institution Name: Professional Children's School
Career & Work
She has worked as Host of The Leslie Uggams Show at CBS.
- Host of The Leslie Uggams Show at CBS
- Period: 1969
Rise to Fame
- Won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Hallelujah, Baby! (1968)
- Starred as Kizzy in the landmark television miniseries Roots (1977)
Notable Works
Notable works include Roots, Deadpool, and Hallelujah, Baby!, among others.
TV & Streaming
- TV show: Roots (Kizzy Reynolds, 1977) — Miniseries
Film
- Film: Deadpool (Blind Al, 2016)
Other
- Work: Hallelujah, Baby! (Georgina, 1967) — Broadway Musical
Awards & Achievements
- Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical — American Theatre WingHallelujah, Baby!
Leslie Marian Uggams Salary
Leslie Marian Uggams receives an estimated annual salary ranging between $45K – $188K. This estimate is based on typical earnings for a Entertainer in their country and may vary depending on seniority, employer, and deals.
Leslie Marian Uggams Net Worth
Leslie Marian Uggams's net worth is estimated to be between $375K – $3.8M (Est). This includes assets, earnings, and accumulated income, with the primary source of income being their career as an entertainer.
Leslie Marian Uggams Family & Relationships
Leslie Marian Uggams is married to Grahame Pratt. She has 2 children, including Danielle Pratt and Justice Pratt.
- Father: Harold Coyden Uggams
- Mother: Juanita Smith
- Children:
- Danielle Pratt (1970)
- Justice Pratt (1975)
Lesser Known Facts
- She was the first African American woman to host her own network variety show.
Leslie Marian Uggams Facts
Personal Information
- Full Name: Leslie Marian Uggams
- Gender: Female
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Alive
- Ethnicity: Black / African
Birth & Background
- Date of Birth: May 25, 1943
- Age: 82
- Birthday: May 25
- Zodiac Sign: Gemini
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 6 in
- Weight: Not publicly disclosed
- Eye Color: Brown
- Hair Color: Black
Family & Relationships
- Father: Harold Coyden Uggams
- Mother: Juanita Smith
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Grahame Pratt
Net Worth & Income
- Primary Income Country: Not publicly disclosed
- Salary: $45K – $188K (Est)
- Net Worth: $375K – $3.8M (Est)
- Source of Income: Employment
Related Biographies
- Ryan Reynolds (Co Star • Deadpool film series)
Online Presence
- instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leslieuggams1/
