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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.

Filmography

2025
Wicked: One Wonderful Night

as Self

Movie
2025
Hamilton

as Aaron Burr

Movie
2023
The Exorcist: Believer

as Victor Fielding

Movie
2022
Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery

as Lionel Toussaint

Movie
2017
Murder on the Orient Express

as Dr. Arbuthnot

Movie
2011
Person of Interest

as Peter Collier

TV Show