About
Leslie Odom Jr. is an American actor, singer, and songwriter who originated the role of Aaron Burr in Hamilton, winning the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and appearing on the Grammy-winning cast album. He has released multiple solo albums, authored an autobiography, and received major film award nominations for his portrayal of Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami..., for which he also co-wrote the song "Speak Now".
