Leslie Odom Jr. (/ˈoʊdəm/; born August 6, 1981) is an American actor and singer. He made his acting debut on Broadway in 1998 and first gained recognition for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the musical Hamilton, which earned him a Grammy Award and a Tony Award in 2016.
Odom is also known for his roles in the television series Smash (2012–2013) and the films Murder on the Orient Express (2017), Harriet (2019), and Hamilton (2020). For his performance as singer Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami... (2020), Odom was nominated for an Academy Award, BAFTA Award, Critics' Choice Movie Award, Golden Globe Awards, and Screen Actors Guild Award, among others. He was also nominated for an Oscar and Golden Globe for writing the song "Speak Now" for the film. He has released four albums and a book.
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