Leslie Odom Jr.
Acting
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.
Known for
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas
2023 · Movie
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
2022 · Movie
Hamilton
2025 · Movie
Murder on the Orient Express
2017 · Movie
The Exorcist: Believer
2023 · Movie
Harriet
2019 · Movie
The Many Saints of Newark
2021 · Movie
Red Tails
2012 · Movie
Wicked: One Wonderful Night
2025 · Movie
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
2018 · Movie
Bombshell in Concert
2020 · Movie
One World: Together at Home
2020 · Movie
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
2016 · Movie
One Night in Miami...
2020 · Movie
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
2020 · Movie
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
2017 · Movie
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90
2016 · Movie
Music
2021 · Movie
The Disney Holiday Singalong
2020 · Movie
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
2020 · Movie
Hamilton's America
2016 · Movie
Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around
2021 · Movie
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
2020 · Movie
Needle in a Timestack
2021 · Movie
The Jazz Ambassadors
2018 · Movie
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
2017 · Movie
Only
2020 · Movie
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
2024 · Movie
Cabiria, Charity, Chastity
2017 · Movie
Luna Goes Cruising
2015 · Movie
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
2024 · Movie
Super Bowl Champions: The 2024 Philadelphia Eagles
2025 · Movie