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
- Date of Birth: May 25, 1943
- Age: 83 years old
- Place of Birth: New York City, New York
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Grahame Pratt
- Specialization: Actor and Musician / Singer
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!.
Television
- TV Show: Roots (Kizzy Reynolds, 1977) — Miniseries
Film
- Film: Deadpool (Blind Al, 2016)
- 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, 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: 83
- 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/
