Quick Facts
Born:
1981-08-06
Birthplace:
Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Credits:
78 Total Roles
Leslie Odom Jr.
Acting
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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.
Known For
Grey's Anatomy
P.J. Walling
Murder on the Orient Express
Dr. Arbuthnot
Supernatural
Guy / Crossroads Demon
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery
Lionel Toussaint
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Curtis Scott
Gotham
Ian Hargrove
Person of Interest
Peter Collier
We Bare Bears
Dr. Leslie (voice)
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Imperfect Women TV | Donovan |
| 2025 | Wicked: One Wonderful Night MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Hamilton MOVIE | Aaron Burr |
| 2025 | Hamilton: Reuniting the Revolution MOVIE | Self |
| 2025 | Super Bowl Champions: The 2024 Philadelphia Eagles MOVIE | Narrator |
| 2024 | The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular MOVIE | Self - Performer |
| 2024 | Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch MOVIE | Purlie |
| 2023 | Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas MOVIE | Self |
| 2023 | The Exorcist: Believer MOVIE | Victor Fielding |
| 2022 | Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery MOVIE | Lionel Toussaint |