Leslie Odom Jr.
Acting
Biography
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.
Born: August 6, 1981
Place of Birth: Queens, New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Taraji's White Hot Holidays
Taraji P. Henson spreads cheer, goodwill and some holiday magic in these annual music and variety specials.
Bombshell in Concert with "Smash" Reunion
The stars of the NBC musical drama series Smash reunite virtually for a special one-night-only streaming event featuring the never-seen sold-out live performance of Bombshell in Concert.
BET Presents Love & Happiness: An Obama Celebration
A White House concert and celebration in honor of the 8-year Presidency of Barack Obama and the First Lady Michelle Obama.
The Grammys
An awards show honoring the achievements of the members of the professional music recording industry. The members of the Recording Academy vote on who they think is most deserving of an award in 108 categories as specified by the academy.
Taraji's White Hot Holiday Special
Taraji P. Henson, Golden Globe-winning star of EMPIRE and the movie “Hidden Figures,” is back this holiday season to spread cheer, goodwill and some holiday magic in this third annual music and variety special.
Supernatural
When they were boys, Sam and Dean Winchester lost their mother to a mysterious and demonic supernatural force. Subsequently, their father raised them to be soldiers. He taught them about the paranormal evil that lives in the dark corners and on the back roads of America ... and he taught them how to kill it. Now, the Winchester brothers crisscross the country in their '67 Chevy Impala, battling every kind of supernatural threat they encounter along the way.
Wicked: One Wonderful Night
Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande lead a one-time-only, two-hour special featuring electrifying performances alongside their Wicked: For Good co-stars for a night of reimagined musical arrangements, cast interviews, behind-the-scenes moments, exclusive surprises, and a sneak peek at Wicked: For Good.
Grey's Anatomy
Follows the personal and professional lives of a group of doctors at Seattle's Grey Sloan Memorial Hospital.
Mickey’s 90th Spectacular
A star-studded lineup of music, film and television stars will join the celebration of Mickey Mouse on Mickey's 90th Spectacular. The two-hour television event honoring 90 years of the internationally beloved character will feature appearances by actress, activist and mom Kristen Bell (Disney's Frozen), actress and Hollywood Records/Republic Records recording artist Sofia Carson (Disney's Descendants, Freeform's upcoming Pretty Little Liars: The Perfectionists), two-time Emmy® Award-winning actor Tony Hale (Veep, Arrested Development), and actress Sarah Hyland (ABC's Modern Family), as well as special musical performances by Josh Groban, NCT 127, Leslie Odom Jr., Meghan Trainor and Zac Brown Band. Mr. Iger will make a special appearance during the evening's festivities.
Person of Interest
John Reese, former CIA paramilitary operative, is presumed dead and teams up with reclusive billionaire Finch to prevent violent crimes in New York City by initiating their own type of justice. With the special training that Reese has had in Covert Operations and Finch's genius software inventing mind, the two are a perfect match for the job that they have to complete. With the help of surveillance equipment, they work "outside the law" and get the right criminal behind bars.
Filmography
as Donovan
as Self
as Aaron Burr
as Self - Performer
as Victor Fielding
as Lionel Toussaint
as Self - Guest
as Kwame (voice)
as Frederick Douglass (voice)
as Draemond
as Nick Mikkelsen
as Harold McBrayer
as Ebo
as Sam Cooke
as Self
as James
as Owen (voice)
as Self
as Self
as Self
as Will
as William Still
as Self
as Self - Performance
as Narrator
as Self / Santa Claus
as Dr. Arbuthnot
as Jack the Juggler
as Self
as Self - Performer
as Leslie Odom Jr.
as Self
as Self
as Dr. Leslie (voice)
as Oscar (voice)
as Self - Guest
as Ian Hargrove
as Sam Strickland
as Declan 'Winky' Hall
as James
as Peter Collier
as Barry Pert
as FBI Agent Duane Lausten
as Self - Guest
as Freddy
as Jordan Carter
as Guy / Crossroads Demon
as P.J. Walling
as Self - Musical Guest
as Joseph Kayle
as Quentin Walsh
as Curtis Scott
as Self - Guest
as Self
as Self - Guest
as Self - Performer
as Self
as Self