Leslie Lloyd Odom Jr., an American musician, and actor was born on August 6, 1981.
He made his Broadway debut in the musical Hamilton in 1998 as Aaron Burr.
He also won the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album and the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical that same year for his performance. His performance in the Disney+ live stage recording of Hamilton earned him a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Leading Role in a Limited Series or Movie.
Odom is also well-known for his roles in the television series Person of Interest (2013–2014) and Smash (2012–2013). He has likewise shown up in the movies Harriet (2019), The Many Holy people of Newark (2021), Red Tails (2012), Murder on the Orient Express (2017), and Glass Onion. His role as singer Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami… (2020) earned him nominations for the Golden Globe Award, BAFTA Award, Screen Actors Guild Award, and Academy Award. His work on the film’s original song, “Speak Now,” earned him Oscar and Golden Globe nominations as well.
Leslie Odom Jr. parents: Who are his father and mother?
He was born on August 6, 1981, to his parents. Leslie Lloyd Odom Sr. is his father. who was employed by a company in the sales department, and his mother, Mrs. Odom Jr., is a housewife by profession.
