Who is Leslie Odom Jr.?

Leslie Odom Jr. is an American actor and singer who has achieved success in many areas of the entertainment industry. He is best known for originating the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical Hamilton, for which he won a Tony Award, and for his role as Sam Strickland in the NBC series Smash. He has also released two solo albums, both of which were nominated for Grammy Awards.

Early Life and Career

Odom was born in Queens, New York City on August 6, 1981. He began performing at a young age, singing in church choirs and competing in talent shows. He attended Carnegie Mellon University to study music theater and graduated in 2003. After college, he worked as an entertainer on cruise ships before making his Broadway debut in 2005.

Notable Roles

Odom first came to national attention when he originated the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway production of Hamilton. For his performance, he won a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. He also portrayed Sam Strickland on NBC's Smash, which ran from 2012 to 2013. In addition to his theater and television roles, Odom has had notable film appearances in Red Tails (2012), Murder on the Orient Express (2017), and Harriet (2019).

Music Career

In addition to acting, Odom is also an accomplished singer. He has released two solo albums, Leslie Odom Jr. in 2016 and Mr. in 2018. Both albums were nominated for Grammy Awards for Best Traditional R&B Performance. In 2019, he released the holiday album Simply Christmas.

Personal Life

Odom married actress Nicolette Robinson in 2012. They have one daughter together, born in 2017. In his free time, Odom enjoys playing guitar and spending time with his family.

Leslie Odom Jr.

About Leslie Odom Jr.

Leslie Odom Jr.'s age

Leslie Odom Jr.'s country of origin

Leslie Odom Jr.'s real name

The Success Story of Leslie Odom Jr.