A Moment Of Appreciation For Madge Sinclair The five-time Emmy nominated actress who starred in the original 'Coming to America' had a sensational career that spanned over two decades Actress Madge Sinclair graced her roles with an undeniable and regal presence— no matter the title role— and became a force to reckon with in the entertainment industry. She was known for her roles as Bell Reynolds in the TV miniseries Roots, as Queen Aoleon in Coming to America, and the voice of Simba’s mother and Mufusa’s wife in The Lion King. In tribute to the above-stated role which will be missed in the highly anticipated