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Leslie Odom, Jr.

Also Credited As: Leslie Odom, Jr.

Date of Birth: August 06, 1981 (41)

Birth Place: Queens, NYC

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Leslie Odom, Jr. BIO

Multifaceted performer Leslie Odom, Jr. can currently be seen on Broadway starring as ‘Aaron Burr’ in the blockbuster hit musical, “Hamilton.”

He is a Grammy Award­ winner as a principal soloist on Hamilton’s Original Broadway Cast Recording, which won the 2015 award for Best Musical Theater Album.

Odom, Jr. originated the role of ‘Burr’ in a sold out run at The Public Theatre in 2015, earning a Drama Desk Award nomination for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical and a Lucille Lortel Award nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Musical.

Odom, Jr. made his Broadway debut at the age of 17 in “Rent” before heading to Carnegie Mellon University’s prestigious School of Drama, where he graduated with honors. He is the recipient of a 2002 Princess Grace Award for Acting, which is dedicated to identifying emerging talent in theater, dance and film.

Additional theatre credits include “Leap of Faith” on Broadway, for which he won the 2012 Astaire Award for Outstanding Male Dancer on Broadway and was nominated for a Drama League Award; the 2014 musical “Venice,” which also played at The Public Theater; and the Encores! Off­ Center production of “Tick, Tick... Boom!” which was his first time working with “Hamilton” creator, Lin­-Manuel Miranda.

On the small screen, Odom, Jr. is best ­known for his portrayal of ‘Sam Strickland’ in the NBC musical series, “Smash,” and his recurring role as ‘Reverend Curtis Scott’ on “Law & Order: SVU.” He’s also appeared in episodes of “Gotham,” “Person of Interest,” “Grey’s Anatomy,” “House of Lies,” “Vanished” and “CSI: Miami.” On the big screen he starred in the 2012 film, “Red Tails,” opposite Terrence Howard, Cuba Gooding Jr., and David Oyelowo.

Odom Jr. was raised in Philadelphia, and currently resides in NYC.

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Leslie Odom, Jr. STAGE CREDITS

[Broadway]
Broadway Revival Production, 2023
Purlie Victorious Judson

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2015
Aaron Burr

[Off-Broadway]
World Premiere Production, 2015
Aaron Burr

[Off-Broadway]
Encores! Off-Center Production, 2014
Performer

[Off-Broadway]
Public Theater Production, 2013
Markos Monroe

[Broadway]
Original Broadway Production, 2012
Isaiah Robinson

[Los Angeles]
World Premiere, 2010
Performer


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Leslie Odom, Jr. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Leslie Odom, Jr. has appeared on Broadway in 3 shows.

Leslie Odom, Jr. has not appeared in the West End

Leslie Odom, Jr.'s next show will be Purlie Victorious: A Non-Confederate Romp Through the Cotton Patch which opens on 12/31/2023 on Broadway.

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