American actor and singer
Born: August 6, 1981
Leslie Odom Jr. is an American actor, singer, and songwriter, best known for his role as Aaron Burr in the original Broadway cast of the musical Hamilton. Born on August 6, 1981, in Queens, New York, and raised in Philadelphia, Odom displayed an early interest in the arts. He attended Carnegie Mellon University, where he earned a degree in drama.
Odom’s career began with roles on Broadway and television, including a recurring role on the series Smash. However, his breakthrough came in 2015 with Hamilton, where his portrayal of Aaron Burr earned him a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and brought him widespread acclaim. His performance was also recognized with a Grammy Award as part of the show’s cast album.
In addition to his stage success, Odom has released several albums as a recording artist and has appeared in films such as Murder on the Orient Express (2017) and One Night in Miami (2020), for which he received Academy Award nominations for both acting and songwriting. Odom continues to be a dynamic presence in both the entertainment and music industries.
Leslie Odom Jr.’s 5 most popular quotes
- None of us wants to be judged by our worst act on our worst day, and we consistently judge Burr for that. He was not a perfect man, but he’s not a villain. He’s a dude, just a guy.
- My dad was always in sales. My mom had a heart for the ages. Worked in recreation, doing rehabilitation in nursing homes. Very nice, practical folks who were very proud of me but had no inclination toward the stage in any way.
- I’m glad things worked out the way they worked out.
- If you’re an open channel when you’re onstage, if you’re just a vessel, things are going to come out that are stored away deep in your DNA.
- I’ve been in a long-term relationship, and I’ll tell you, it’s never boring! People trying to merge their lives together always run into challenges.
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