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| 3 | Leslie Odom Jr. (August 6, 1981) is an American actor and singer best known for ''Theatre/{{Hamilton}}'', ''Series/{{Smash}}'', and ''Film/OneNightInMiami''. |
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| 5 | Odom earned universal acclaim for his portrayal of {{Deuteragonist}} and eventual BigBad Aaron Burr in ''Theatre/{{Hamilton}}''. His subtle performance, smooth tenor voice, and skillful dancing caused many to say he stole the show, and won him the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. |
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| 7 | Odom experienced further success when he portrayed "King of Soul" Music/SamCooke in ''Film/OneNightInMiami''. His portrayal earned him multiple accolades, including an Oscar nomination for Best Supporting Actor. He also co-wrote the song "Speak Now" with Sam Ashworth for the film, bringing him additional awards love, such as an Academy Award nomination for Best Original Song. |
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| 9 | He is married to fellow actor Nicolette Robinson, and they have one child. |
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| 13 | !!Film Roles |
| 14 | * ''Film/RedTails'' as Declan 'Winky' Hall |
| 15 | * ''Film/MurderOnTheOrientExpress2017'' as Dr. Arbuthnot |
| 16 | * ''Film/{{Only}}'' as Will |
| 17 | * ''Film/{{Harriet}}'' as William Still |
| 18 | * ''Theatre/{{Hamilton}}'' as UsefulNotes/AaronBurr |
| 19 | * ''Film/OneNightInMiami'' as Music/SamCooke |
| 20 | * ''Film/Music2021'' as Ebo |
| 21 | * ''Film/GlassOnion'' as Lionel Toussaint |
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| 23 | !!Television Roles |
| 24 | * ''Series/CSIMiami'' as Joseph Kayle (recurring) |
| 25 | * ''Series/TheBigHouse'' as Lamont (1 episode) |
| 26 | * ''Series/{{Threshold}}'' as Sgt. Adams (1 episode) |
| 27 | * ''Series/GilmoreGirls'' as Quentin Walsh (1 episode) |
| 28 | * ''Series/{{Vanished}}'' as Agent Malik Christo (recurring) |
| 29 | * ''Series/CloseToHome2005'' as Jordan Carter (1 episode) |
| 30 | * ''Series/BigDay'' as Freddy (recurring) |
| 31 | * ''Series/TheBillEngvallShow'' as Mr. Pratt (1 episode) |
| 32 | * ''Series/GreysAnatomy'' as P.J. Walling (1 episode) |
| 33 | * ''Series/NCISLosAngeles'' as FBI Agent Duane Lausten (1 episode) |
| 34 | * ''Series/ZekeAndLuther'' as Mr. Arliss Bunnyson (1 episode) |
| 35 | * ''Series/{{Bandwagon}}'' as Urban Glee Performer (1 episode) |
| 36 | * ''Series/{{Supernatural}}'' as Guy (1 episode) |
| 37 | * ''Series/HouseOfLies'' as James (1 episode) |
| 38 | * ''Series/{{Smash}}'' as Sam Strickland (23 episodes) |
| 39 | * ''Series/PersonOfInterest'' as Peter Collier (recurring) |
| 40 | * ''Series/LawAndOrderSpecialVictimsUnit'' as Rev. Curtis Scott (recurring) |
| 41 | * ''Series/{{Gotham}}'' as Ian Hargrove (1 episode) |
| 42 | * ''Series/TheGoodWife'' as Barry Pert (1 episode) |
| 43 | * ''WesternAnimation/WeBareBears'' as Dr. Leslie (1 episode) |
| 44 | * ''Series/OneDollar'' as Randall Abatsy (4 episodes) |
| 45 | * ''WesternAnimation/CentralPark'' as Owen Tillerman |
| 46 | * ''Series/LoveInTheTimeOfCorona'' as James |
| 47 | * ''Series/AbbottElementary'' as Draemond Winding |
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| 49 | !Theatre Roles |
| 50 | * ''Theatre/{{Rent}}'' as Paul/Cop/various |
| 51 | * ''Theatre/{{Dreamgirls}}'' as Performer |
| 52 | * ''Theatre/JerseyBoys'' as Ensemble |
| 53 | * ''Theatre/BeingAlive'' as Performer |
| 54 | * ''Theatre/OnceOnTheIsland'' as Agwe, God of Water |
| 55 | * ''Theatre/SoulOfRodgers'' as Performer |
| 56 | * ''Theatre/LeapOfFaith'' as Isaiah Sturdevant |
| 57 | * ''Theatre/{{Venice}}'' as Markos Monroe |
| 58 | * ''Theatre/TickTickBoom'' as Michael |
| 59 | * ''Theatre/{{Hamilton}}'' as UsefulNotes/AaronBurr |
| 60 | * ''Theatre/PurlieVictorious'' as Purlie Victorious Judson |
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