Overview
Leslie Odom Jr.
Known For
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular
Hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, The Wonderful World...
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch
The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s...
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas
Ring in the holidays with Emmy-winning star Hannah Waddingham as...
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back...
Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around
Kelly Clarkson celebrates the holidays with musical performances and special...
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.