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About Leslie Uggams
Leslie is an American television sensation who is into acting and singing.
Personal Life
Her name at birth is Leslie Marian Uggams and she was the daughter of Harold Coyden Uggams who was a maintenance worker and an elevator operator. Her mother was Juanita Ernestine who was a dancer and singer. Her mother and father were singers and sang in the church. She started her education at Professional Children’s School and managed to get into Juilliard. In 1965, she became the wife of her manager at the time named Grahame Pratt. They birthed two children together.
Career
She featured in the series “Beulah” when she was very young. When she was six years old, she was cast in “Stars and Stardust”. She has also featured in “Roots” and “Deadpool 1 and 2”. In 1969, she started her own television show named “The Leslie Uggams Show”. She has worked on several songs including “A Time to Love” and “Try to See It My Way”.
Trivia
She got married during a period when interracial marriages were not common and were almost frowned on. She and her husband had to live away from the discrimination.
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F.A.Q. about Leslie Uggams
When is her birthday?
Leslie Uggams' birthday is on May 25, 1943.
In how many days is her birthday?
Leslie's birthday is in 29 days
How old is she?
She is 80 years old.
Where is Leslie from?
She was born in New York City, New York, U.S..