Leslie Odom Jr.

Quick Facts

Full Name	Leslie Odom Jr.
Occupation	Stage Actor
Date Of Birth	Aug 6, 1981(1981-08-06)
Age	43
Birthplace	Queens
Country	United States
Birth City	New York State
Horoscope	Leo

Leslie Odom Jr. Biography

Leslie Odom Jr. is one of the most popular and richest Stage Actor who was born on August 6, 1981 in Queens, New York State, United States. Broadway, television, and film actor. His most well-known stage role was that of Broadway, television and film actor whose best known stage role was as Aaron Burr in the musical Hamilton, earning him a nomination for a 2015 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical. He was also well known as Sam Strickland in NBC’s Smash., the musical Hamilton. This earned him a nomination to the Drama Desk Award 2015 for Outstanding Featured Artist in a Musical. Also, he was well-known as Sam Strickland on NBC’s Smash.

He was a star alongside He starred alongside Jonathan Groff in the musical Hamilton. on the musical Hamilton.

Odom sang as a teenager, and studied musical theatre in college. At the age of 17 he made his Broadway debut as Paul in Rent. In 2000, he appeared in the ensemble of the one-night Broadway concert version of Dreamgirls.

Odom had a recurring role on CSI: Miami which began in 2003. He appeared as Joseph Kayle in nine episodes before leaving in 2006.

He was born in Queens and grew up in Philadelphia before moving to Los Angeles in 2003. He married Nicolette in 2012 and they had a daughter, Lucille, in April 2017.

Leslie Odom Jr. Net Worth

Leslie Odom Jr. is one of the richest Stage Actor from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Leslie Odom Jr. 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He studied musical theatre at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, PA. His first Broadway role was as Paul in Rent at age 17.

He has had recurring roles on television in CSI: Miami and Big Day as well as Person of Interest, Vanished, Big Day, Person of Interest, Law & Order: SVU. In August 2014, he released a jazz album entitled “Self-titled”.

Leslie Odom Jr. (/ˈ oʊ d ə m / , 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.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Leslie Odom Jr. height 5 ft 7 in Leslie weight Not Known & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Leslie Odom Jr. Dating?

According to our records, Leslie Odom Jr. married to Nicolette Robinson. As of December 1, 2023, Leslie Odom Jr.’s is not dating anyone.

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Odom has appeared in short films, and had a supporting role as Declan Hall in the 2012 war film Red Tails.

Facts & Trivia

Leslie Ranked on the list of most popular Stage Actor. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Leslie Odom Jr. celebrates birthday on August 6 of every year.

In 2013 and 2014, he had a recurring role on Person of Interest as Peter Collier, appearing in eight episodes. He also played Reverend Curtis Scott in seven episodes of Law & Order: Special Victims Unit between 2013 and 2015.

Is Leslie Odom Jr related to Leslie Odom?

Actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr shares a last name with former NBA star Lamar Odom, but they are not related. Leslie Odom Jr is a 39-year-old New York City native who famously originated the role of Burr in the iconic hit Hamilton. He has been married to Nicolette Robinson since 2012.

Was Leslie Odom Jr in GREY's anatomy?

played P.J. Walling in the season five Grey’s Anatomy episode There’s No ‘I’ in Team.

Is Leslie Odom Jr still married?

Here’s everything you need to know about the couple and their 10-year marriage. There’s no denying that Leslie Odom Jr is quite the triple threat! Leslie shot up to stardom when he starred as Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical Hamilton. He even won a Tony Award for Best Actor in Musical for his iconic performance.

What ethnicity is Leslie Odom Jr?

His father, Leslie Lloyd Odom, Sr., worked in sales. One of his maternal great-grandfathers was from South Africa , and a maternal great-great- grandfather was from Bridgetown, Barbados. Odom’s family moved to the East Oak Lane section of Philadelphia, where he grew up.

Who is playing Aaron Burr in Hamilton now?

He’s going to be in the room where it happens! Nik Walker is set to play Aaron Burr in Hamilton on Broadway beginning on March 1, replacing Jin Ha. The Tony-winning hit resumed performances at the Richard Rodgers Theatre on September 14.