Leslie Odom Jr.

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

1.0109

Gender

Male

Birthday

06-Aug-1981

Age

(45 years old)

Place of Birth

Queens, New York City, New York, USA

Also Known As
  • 레슬리 오덤 주니어
  • Leslie Odom, Jr.
  • レスリー・オドム・Jr.

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.


Credits

Luna Goes Cruising Luna Goes Cruising (2015) Character: Oscar (voice)
A dog named Luna and her owner interact with each other and other pets as they attempt to find Luna a significant other.
Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution (2025) Character: Self
The cast of Hamilton reunites to share their experiences and insights into the making of the film.
Poe Poe (2011) Character: Julian 'Jupiter' Noble
It's 1840 and Boston is in the grips of a series of mysterious murders. When dark forces threaten, the only man who can protect the city is one who has spent his life chasing shadows - the legendary writer Edgar Allan Poe
Hamilton's America Hamilton's America (2016) Character: Self
This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilton's epic story into ground-breaking musical theater.
Super Bowl Champions: The 2024 Philadelphia Eagles Super Bowl Champions: The 2024 Philadelphia Eagles (2025) Character: Narrator
The documentary, Super Bowl Champions: The 2024 Philadelphia Eagles, is from NFL Films and Dan Silver’s BD4, and takes viewers behind the scenes during the team’s season, with quarterback Jalen Hurts and stars like Saquon Barkley leading the team to a dominating 40-22 victory over the Kansas City Chiefs
Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch (2024) Character: Purlie
The comedic play tells the story of a Black preacher’s scheme to reclaim his inheritance and win back his church from a plantation owner.
Murder on the Orient Express Murder on the Orient Express (2017) Character: Dr. Arbuthnot
Genius Belgian detective Hercule Poirot investigates the murder of an American tycoon aboard the Orient Express train.
Music Music (2021) Character: Ebo
Zu, a free spirit estranged from her family, suddenly finds herself the sole guardian of her half-sister, Music, a teenager on the autism spectrum whose whole world order has been beautifully crafted by her late grandmother. The film soon challenges whether it is Zu or Music who has a better view of the world, and that love, trust, and being able to be there for each other is everything.
The Exorcist: Believer The Exorcist: Believer (2023) Character: Victor Fielding
Since his wife's death, Victor has raised his daughter Angela alone. After she and her friend return from a three-day disappearance with missing memories, they begin displaying frightening behavior reminiscent of the MacNeil possession fifty years prior.
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery (2022) Character: Lionel Toussaint
World-famous detective Benoit Blanc heads to Greece to peel back the layers of a mystery surrounding a tech billionaire and his eclectic crew of friends.
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway (2017) Character: N/A
It’s the hit musical that changed Broadway forever and brought the genius of Lin Manuel Miranda to the attention of legions of fans across the world. A story of how a group of mavericks made an unlikely marriage of hip-hop and history to create the biggest show in America…and are getting ready to conquer the world. Featuring interviews with Miranda, as well as the cast and crew of Hamilton.
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth (2020) Character: Self
Hamilton In-Depth is a roundtable discussion with Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson, Okieriete Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos, Jasmine Cephas Jones and director Thomas Kail. Hosted by The Undefeated’s Kelley Carter, this special was done in promotion of Hamilton.
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas (2023) Character: Self
Ring in the holidays with Emmy-winning star Hannah Waddingham as she welcomes special guests for a musical extravaganza at the London Coliseum.
Cabiria, Charity, Chastity Cabiria, Charity, Chastity (2017) Character: Jack the Juggler
Cabiria, Charity, Chastity follows Chastity, on a surreal journey through a parallel plane, as she realizes that in order to face her future, she must first reconcile her Vaudevillian past.
The Many Saints of Newark The Many Saints of Newark (2021) Character: Harold McBrayer
Young Anthony Soprano is growing up in one of the most tumultuous eras in Newark, N.J., history, becoming a man just as rival gangsters start to rise up and challenge the all-powerful DiMeo crime family. Caught up in the changing times is the uncle he idolizes, Dickie Moltisanti, whose influence over his nephew will help shape the impressionable teenager into the all-powerful mob boss, Tony Soprano.
Red Tails Red Tails (2012) Character: Declan 'Winky' Hall
The story of the Tuskegee Airmen, the first African-American pilots to fly in a combat squadron during World War II.
Needle in a Timestack Needle in a Timestack (2021) Character: Nick Mikkelsen
Nick and Janine live in bliss until her ex warps time to try to tear them apart by using Nick's old girlfriend. As Nick's memories and reality disappear, he must decide what he's willing to sacrifice to save -- or let go of -- everything he loves.
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular (2024) Character: Self - Performer
Hosted by Julianne Hough and Alfonso Ribeiro, The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular returns for its dazzling ninth year. This festive celebration features an enchanting lineup of new musical performances, filmed against the magical backdrops of Walt Disney World Resort in Florida, Disneyland Resort in California, and Aulani, a Disney Resort & Spa in Ko’Olina, Hawaiʻi.
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration (2016) Character: Self - Performer
A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.
Bombshell in Concert with Bombshell in Concert with "Smash" Reunion (2020) Character: N/A
The stars of the NBC musical drama series Smash reunite virtually for a special one-night-only streaming event featuring the never-seen sold-out live performance of Bombshell in Concert.
Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 Tony Bennett Celebrates 90 (2016) Character: Self
19-time Grammy Award-winner Tony Bennett's 90th birthday is celebrated by a host of celebrities in this two-hour music special held at Radio City Music Hall, New York City, with musical performances by Bennett, Andrea Bocelli, Michael Bublé, Lady Gaga, Billy Joel, Elton John, Diana Krall, k.d. lang, Leslie Odom Jr., Rufus Wainwright and Stevie Wonder.
Only Only (2020) Character: Will
After a comet releases a mysterious virus that begins to kill all of the women in the world, a young couple's relationship is severely tested. They hide out (from both the illness and the savages who hunt the remaining women) in their over-sterilized apartment. Ultimately the duo escapes their self-imposed quarantine to head to the wilderness.
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special (2017) Character: Self / Santa Claus
Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this holiday season to spread cheer, goodwill and some holiday magic in this third annual music and variety special.
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special (2020) Character: Self
Faced with a holiday cheer crisis, the North Pole knows there's only one person who can save the day: Santa's great friend Mariah Carey. The Queen of Christmas creates a fabulous and star-studded spectacular to make the whole world merry!
Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around (2021) Character: Self
Kelly Clarkson celebrates the holidays with musical performances and special guests, including Brett Eldredge, Ariana Grande, Jay Leno, Melissa McCarthy, Leslie Odom Jr., Amy Poehler and Santa Claus, while giving back to those in need.
The Jazz Ambassadors The Jazz Ambassadors (2018) Character: Narrator
The Cold War and Civil Rights collide in this remarkable story of music, diplomacy and race. Beginning in 1955, when America asked its greatest jazz artists to travel the world as cultural ambassadors, Louis Armstrong, Dizzy Gillespie, Duke Ellington and their mixed-race band members, faced a painful dilemma: how could they represent a country that still practiced Jim Crow segregation?
Hamilton Hamilton (2025) Character: Aaron Burr
Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You (2020) Character: N/A
An intimate discussion about the groundbreaking musical that has become a global phenomenon featuring Hamilton's creator, its director, and cast members of the original Broadway production. A Harvard Historian also shares insight on the historical relevance and accuracy of the production.
One World: Together at Home One World: Together at Home (2020) Character: Self
A global broadcast & digital special organized by Global Citizen and the World Health Organization featuring comedians, musicians, and actors to raise funds in support of front line health workers in the global response to COVID-19.
Wicked: One Wonderful Night Wicked: One Wonderful Night (2025) Character: Self
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead a one-time-only, two-hour special featuring electrifying performances alongside their Wicked: For Good co-stars for a night of reimagined musical arrangements, cast interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, exclusive surprises, and a sneak peek at Wicked: For Good.
Harriet Harriet (2019) Character: William Still
The extraordinary tale of Harriet Tubman's escape from slavery and transformation into one of America's greatest heroes. Her courage, ingenuity and tenacity freed hundreds of slaves and changed the course of history.
The Disney Holiday Singalong The Disney Holiday Singalong (2020) Character: Self
Returning for a third iteration, “The Disney Holiday Singalong” features more music and magic just in time for the holidays. The one-hour festive musical event includes star-studded performances, animated on-screen lyrics, more favorite Disney melodies and classic holiday songs.
One Night in Miami... One Night in Miami... (2020) Character: Sam Cooke
In the aftermath of Cassius Clay's defeat of Sonny Liston in 1964, the boxer meets with Malcolm X, Sam Cooke and Jim Brown to change the course of history in the segregated South.
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular Mickey’s 90th Spectacular (2018) Character: Self - Performance
A star-studded lineup of music, film and television stars will join the celebration of Mickey Mouse on Mickey's 90th Spectacular. The two-hour television event honoring 90 years of the internationally beloved character will feature appearances by actress, activist and mom Kristen Bell (Disney's Frozen), actress and Hollywood Records/Republic Records recording artist Sofia Carson (Disney's Descendants, Freeform's upcoming Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists), two-time Emmy® Award-winning actor Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development), and actress Sarah Hyland (ABC's Modern Family), as well as special musical performances by Josh Groban, NCT 127, Leslie Odom Jr., Meghan Trainor and Zac Brown Band. Mr. Iger will make a special appearance during the evening's festivities.



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