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Leslie Marian Uggams Facts: Bio, Age, Height, Weight, Family, and Net Worth

Last Updated on April 15, 2026: By Richard Newman

Leslie Marian Uggams is an American actor best known for playing Blind Al in the film Deadpool.

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Best Known For:The film Deadpool
Breakthrough:Won the Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in Hallelujah, Baby! in 1968

10 Quick Facts About Leslie Marian Uggams

  • Full Name: Leslie Marian Uggams
  • Nationality: American
  • Profession: Entertainer
  • Known For: the film Deadpool
  • Age: 82 years old
  • Date of Birth: May 25, 1943
  • Place of Birth: New York City, New York
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Spouse / Partner: Grahame Pratt
  • Specialization: Actor and Musician / Singer
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Leslie Marian Uggams Age

Leslie Marian Uggams is about 83 years old as of 2026. Leslie Marian Uggams was born in 1943.

Leslie Marian Uggams Height

Leslie Marian Uggams stands at a height of 5 feet 6 inches. This is approximately 168 cm.

Education

Her educational background includes studies at Juilliard School and Professional Children's School.

  • Juilliard School
  • Professional Children's School

Career & Work

Leslie Marian Uggams' career includes acting and entertainment roles with CBS.

Organization: CBS
Role: Host of The Leslie Uggams Show
Period: 1969

Rise to Fame

Leslie Marian Uggams rose to prominence for her role in the film Deadpool.

Notable Works

Notable screen roles include Roots, Deadpool, and Hallelujah, Baby!.

Film

  • Film: Deadpool (Blind Al, 2016)

Other

  • Work: Roots (Kizzy Reynolds, 1977) — Miniseries
  • Work: Hallelujah, Baby! (Georgina, 1967) — Broadway Musical

Awards & Achievements

  • Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical — American Theatre Wing — Hallelujah, Baby!

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.

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
  • 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

  • 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/

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