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LESLIE ODOM

Actor
BORN August 6, 1981
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HEIGHT 5'11" (1.80 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 1988 – Present
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.

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Leslie
  • Born August 6, 1981
  • Height 5'11" (1.80 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Carnegie Mellon University (BFA)
  • Current Status Active (Recently in Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch, Hamilton)
  • Years Active 1988 – Present
  • Occupation Actor
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Began active theatrical and commercial performances in early adulthood.
  • Partner Nicolette Robinson
  • Children 2
  • Social

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