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<h2>Early Life and Education</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/leslie-odom-jr">Leslie Odom Jr.</a> is an American actor and jazz <a href="/biography/leslie-odom-jr">singer</a> best known for his acclaimed portrayal of <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Burr">Aaron Burr</a> in the Broadway musical <em>Hamilton</em>. He was born on August 6, 1981, in Queens, New York. During his childhood, Odom's family relocated to the East Oak Lane neighborhood of Philadelphia. He attended the Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts, where he nurtured his passion for the performing arts. Raised in a religious household, his family were members of Canaan Baptist Church in Germantown, where he frequently performed solos in the church choir.</p>

<h2>Career Beginnings and Broadway Debut</h2>
<p>Odom made his Broadway debut at just 17 years old in the musical <em>Rent</em>, marking the start of his professional theater career. He later earned a Bachelor of Fine Arts from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, graduating with a strong foundation in acting and voice performance.</p>

<h2>Television and Film Work</h2>
<p>After completing his education, Odom moved to Los Angeles to pursue opportunities in television and film. He secured recurring and guest roles in several popular series, including <em>CSI: Miami</em>, <em>NCIS: Los Angeles</em>, and <em>Grey’s Anatomy</em>. These roles helped establish his reputation as a versatile and compelling screen actor.</p>

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<h2>Breakthrough with Hamilton</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/leslie-odom-jr">Leslie Odom Jr.</a> rose to national prominence for his role as <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Aaron_Burr">Aaron Burr</a> in <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lin-Manuel_Miranda">Lin-Manuel Miranda</a>’s groundbreaking musical <em>Hamilton</em>. His performance earned him widespread critical acclaim. In 2016, Odom received the <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tony_Award_for_Best_Actor_in_a_Musical">Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical</a> and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album as part of the original cast.</p>

<h2>Music Career</h2>
<p>In addition to acting, Odom has a successful career as a jazz singer. He has released several albums, including his self-titled debut album <em><a href="/biography/leslie-odom-jr">Leslie Odom Jr.</a></em> and the holiday-themed <em>Simply Christmas</em>. His work as a jazz artist showcases his vocal versatility and further underscores his multifaceted talent.</p>

<h2>Personal Life</h2>
<p><a href="/biography/leslie-odom-jr">Leslie Odom Jr.</a> married <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolette_Robinson">actress</a> <a href="https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicolette_Robinson">Nicolette Kloe Robinson</a> on December 1, 2012. The couple welcomed their daughter, Lucille Ruby, on April 23, 2017. They maintain active careers in entertainment while supporting each other’s professional endeavors.</p>

<h2>Family Background</h2>
<p>While not much public information is available about <a href="/biography/leslie-odom-jr">Leslie Odom Jr.</a>'s parents, they played a pivotal role in his early exposure to music and performance through both church and community involvement. Their support helped lay the foundation for his success on stage and screen.</p>

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