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Leslie Uggams is an American actress and singer known for her work in film, television, and theater. She gained recognition for her role as Kizzy Reynolds in the miniseries “Roots,” for which she won a Critics’ Choice Award and received an Emmy nomination. Uggams won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for her performance in the Broadway musical “Hallelujah, Baby!”

Uggams has had a diverse career with notable film roles in “Deadpool” and “Deadpool 2,” where she played Blind Al. Her television appearances include roles in “Empire,” “The Leslie Uggams Show,” and “Fantasy Island.” She starred in the Broadway productions of “Thoroughly Modern Millie,” “Anything Goes,” and “King Hedley II,” for which she received a Tony nomination. Uggams has released several albums, including hits like “A House Built on Sand” and “Love is a Hurtin’ Thing.”

Uggams has collaborated with several notable actors and musicians throughout her career. In “Roots,” she worked alongside Ben Vereen. In “Deadpool,” she appeared with Ryan Reynolds. Her role in “Empire” involved working with Terrence Howard. On Broadway, she starred in “Thoroughly Modern Millie” with Marc Kudisch and in “King Hedley II” with Charles S. Dutton. Uggams performed alongside Sammy Davis Jr. in concerts and television specials. She also collaborated with composer Jule Styne on the musical “Hallelujah, Baby!”