

Leslie Odom Jr.
Acting•Born August 6, 1981 (age 44)•Queens, New York City, New York, USA
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

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
1999•TV Series•
8.0

Grey's Anatomy
2005•TV Series•
8.2

Supernatural
2005•TV Series•
8.3

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009•TV Series•
5.0

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014•TV Series•
5.8

CSI: Miami
2002•TV Series•
7.7

The Good Wife
2009•TV Series•
7.6

NCIS: Los Angeles
2009•TV Series•
7.5
Filmography
Personal Info
DepartmentActing
BirthdayAugust 6, 1981
Place of BirthQueens, New York City, New York, USA
Popularity1.2
