Leslie Odom Jr.
Biography
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.
Known For
Self
Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around
Ebo
Music
Self
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas
Self - Performance
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
Purlie
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Oscar (voice)
Luna Goes Cruising
Dr. Arbuthnot
Murder on the Orient Express
Declan 'Winky' Hall
Red Tails
Jack the Juggler
Cabiria, Charity, Chastity
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
Self
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
Narrator
The Jazz Ambassadors
Nick Mikkelsen
Needle in a Timestack
Self - Performer
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
William Still
Harriet
Self / Santa Claus
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
Will
Only
Harold McBrayer
The Many Saints of Newark
Sam Cooke
One Night in Miami...
Bombshell in Concert
Aaron Burr
Hamilton
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
Self
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
Self
Hamilton's America
Self
The Disney Holiday Singalong
Lionel Toussaint
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Self
One World: Together at Home
Victor Fielding
The Exorcist: Believer
Julian 'Jupiter' Noble
Poe
Self - Performer
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
Self
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
Hamilton Sing-Along
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
32
Gender
Male
Birthday
1981-08-06
Place of Birth
Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
레슬리 오덤 주니어