Leslie Odom Jr.
Known for Acting
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
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas
2023
as Self
Murder on the Orient Express
2017
as Dr. Arbuthnot
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
2022
as Lionel Toussaint
Hamilton
2025
as Aaron Burr
The Exorcist: Believer
2023
as Victor Fielding
The Many Saints of Newark
2021
as Harold McBrayer
Red Tails
2012
as Declan 'Winky' Hall
Harriet
2019
as William Still
One Night in Miami...
2020
as Sam Cooke
Mariah Carey's Magical Christmas Special
2020
as Self
One World: Together at Home
2020
as Self
Wicked: One Wonderful Night
2025
as Self
Needle in a Timestack
2021
as Nick Mikkelsen
Only
2020
as Will
Music
2021
as Ebo
Hamilton's America
2016
as Self
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
2018
as Self - Performance
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
2016
as Self - Performer
Bombshell in Concert
2020
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
2017