Leslie Odom Jr.

Leslie Odom Jr., born in 1981, is an American actor and singer who has left his mark on Broadway, television, and film. His breakout role came with the creation of Aaron Burr in the groundbreaking musical Hamilton, earning him a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and a Grammy as a principal vocalist. Beyond his stage work, Odom's versatility extends to television, where he portrayed Sam Strickland in the short-lived series Smash, and he has ventured into jazz with two solo albums. His memoir, Failing Up, published in 2018, reflects on his career's highs and lows.