A singer and actress perhaps best known for her work in the landmark television miniseries Roots, Leslie Uggams was born May 25, 1943, in New York City. Leslie Uggams was born on May 25, 1943 in New York City, New York, USA. They have two children. She is an actress, known for Deadpool (2016), Deadpool 2 (2018) and Roots (1977). May 15, 2018 ... 'Mulan' Star Liu Yifei and Director Niki Caro Go Inside Disney's Live-Action Remake. The product of a showbiz family -- her father sang with the Hall Johnson Choir and her mother was a chorus dancer -- she began her own career while still a child, making her TV debut at the age of six on the series Beulah. She has been married to Grahame Pratt since October 16, 1965. Leslie Uggams Talks "Big Male Fan-Base" | 'Deadpool 2' Premiere. Leslie Uggams got her start at age 6, as a child actress on the 1950's TV series Beulah where she starred as Ethel Waters' niece. Uggams — and her popular character — are set to return in the Deadpool sequel. Leslie Uggams (l.) as "Blind Al" in the Marvel superhero movie "Deadpool," starring Ryan Reynolds (r.).