Leslie is an American actress and singer born on May 25, 1943. She was born in Harlem to Juanita and Harold Coyden Uggams, an elevator operator and maintenance man.

Leslie Uggams began her career as a child in the early 1950s. Uggams is recognized for starring as Kizzy Reynolds in the television miniseries Root (1977).

The role earned her Golden Globe and Emmy Award nominations. She was highly rated for the Broadway musical-Hallelujah Baby. She  won a Theater World Award in 1967 and the Tony Award for best actress in a musical in 1968.

Leslie Uggams’ Children

In 1970, five years after their marriage, Leslie and Pratt (Husband) welcomed their daughter, Danielle. Five years later, their son Justice joined the family.

Danielle Chambers and Justice Pratt

Danielle Chambers is the first child of Leslie and Pratt. Danielle believes in family, a trait she got from her mum Leslie.

She is married to Keith Chambers and resides in New York. Uggams’ firstborn also inherited her musical and theatrical skills, having a few incredible features in her resume.

Justice Pratt is noted for starring in “Crossing Jordan,” “Girlfriends,” and “1275 Clayton.” He has worked mostly out of New York, though his IMDb resume calls out his appearance at the Actor’s Theater of Louisville in A Raisin in the Sun.

According to his LinkedIn profile, he is currently Captain at the William Vale, a luxury hotel in Williamsburg.

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