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.

Known For

Imperfect Women 2026 ★ 6.2

Hamilton 2025 ★ 7.8

The Exorcist: Believer 2023 ★ 5.8

The Proud Family: Louder and Prouder 2022 ★ 5.3

Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery 2022 ★ 7.0

Abbott Elementary 2021 ★ 7.5

The Many Saints of Newark 2021 ★ 6.3

Central Park 2020 ★ 6.3

Murder on the Orient Express 2017 ★ 6.7

We Bare Bears 2015 ★ 7.7

Gotham 2014 ★ 7.6

Smash 2012 ★ 6.4

House of Lies 2012 ★ 6.6

Person of Interest 2011 ★ 8.1

The Good Wife 2009 ★ 7.6

NCIS: Los Angeles 2009 ★ 7.5

Vanished 2006 ★ 5.7

Grey's Anatomy 2005 ★ 8.2

Supernatural 2005 ★ 8.3

Close to Home 2005 ★ 5.9

CSI: Miami 2002 ★ 7.7

Gilmore Girls 2000 ★ 7.9

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit 1999 ★ 8.0

Great Performances 1971 ★ 6.1