Leslie Odom Jr. rose to national prominence for his role as Aaron Burr in Lin-Manuel Miranda’s groundbreaking musical Hamilton. His performance earned him widespread critical acclaim. In 2016, Odom received the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album as part of the original cast.
In addition to acting, Odom has a successful career as a jazz singer. He has released several albums, including his self-titled debut album Leslie Odom Jr. and the holiday-themed Simply Christmas. His work as a jazz artist showcases his vocal versatility and further underscores his multifaceted talent.
Leslie Odom Jr. married actress Nicolette Kloe Robinson 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.
While not much public information is available about Leslie Odom Jr.'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.
Return to the previous page| 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 |
