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Leslie Odom Jr.
Born 1981-08-06Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Leslie Odom Jr. (born August 6, 1981) is an American actor and singer. He has performed on Broadway and in television and film, and has released two solo jazz albums. He is known for originating the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical Hamilton, a performance for which he won the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album as a principal vocalist. His television roles included Sam Strickland in the musical series Smash (2012–2013). He is also the author of the 2018 book Failing Up.
Screen work
Movies & roles
MISCAST26RoleWicked: One Wonderful NightSelfHamiltonAaron BurrHamilton: Reuniting the RevolutionSelfSuper Bowl Champions: The 2024 Philadelphia EaglesNarratorThe Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday SpectacularSelf - PerformerPurlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton PatchPurlieHannah Waddingham: Home for ChristmasSelfThe Exorcist: BelieverVictor FieldingGlass Onion: A Knives Out MysteryLionel ToussaintKelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes AroundSelfNeedle in a TimestackNick MikkelsenThe Tony Awards Present: Broadway's Back!Self - Host / PerformerThe Many Saints of NewarkHarold McBrayerMusicEboOne Night in Miami...Sam CookeMariah Carey's Magical Christmas SpecialSelfThe Disney Holiday SingalongSelfHamilton: History Has Its Eyes On YouRoleThe Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-DepthSelfBombshell in ConcertRoleOne World: Together at HomeSelfOnlyWillHarrietWilliam Still