Leslie Odom Jr.
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
Murder on the Orient Express 
Hamilton 
Glass Onion 
The Exorcist: Believer 
The Many Saints of Newark 
One Night in Miami... 
Harriet 
Music 
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Needle in a Timestack 
Hannah Waddingham: Home for Christmas 
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway 
Kelly Clarkson Presents: When Christmas Comes Around 
The Undefeated Presents Hamilton In-Depth 
The Wonderful World of Disney: Holiday Spectacular