Leslie Odom Jr. is an American actor and jazz singer best known for his acclaimed portrayal of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical Hamilton. 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.
Odom made his Broadway debut at just 17 years old in the musical Rent, 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.
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 CSI: Miami, NCIS: Los Angeles, and Grey’s Anatomy. These roles helped establish his reputation as a versatile and compelling screen actor.
| Birth Date: | 6 Aug, 1981 |
| Age: | 38 yrs |
| Citizenship: | United States of America |
| Birth Place: | Queens |
| Education: | Carnegie Mellon School of Drama Carnegie Mellon University |
| Gender: | Male |
| Description: | American dancer, film actor and actor |
| Net Worth 2020: | 10 million |
| Net Worth 2021: | 10 million |
