Leslie Uggams (b. 1943) is an actress and singer who won a Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical for Hallelujah, Baby! in 1968. Her film and television credits include Roots, Backstairs at the White House, Empire, and Marvel's Deadpool films.
She guest starred on The Muppet Show episode 318. She also appeared on A Special Sesame Street Christmas and Julie Andrews: One Step Into Spring.
Uggams' earliest TV exposure was in the 1960s as a regular on Sing Along with Mitch (with Bob McGrath).