Leslie Odom Jr.
Born: 1981-08-06
• Queens, 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.
Filmography
Wicked: One Wonderful Night
Hamilton
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Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution
Super Bowl Champions: The 2024 Philadelphia Eagles
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas
The Exorcist: Believer
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around
Needle in a Timestack
The Many Saints of Newark
Music
One Night in Miami...
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
The Disney Holiday Singalong
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
Bombshell in Concert with "Smash" Reunion
One World: Together at Home
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Harriet
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
The Jazz Ambassadors
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
Murder on the Orient Express
Cabiria, Charity, Chastity
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
Hamilton's America
Luna Goes Cruising
Red Tails
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Poe
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Untitled Sammy Davis Jr. Horror Project