Leslie Odom Jr Bio, Wiki, Age, Height, Wife, Daughter, Movies, Net Worth

Leslie Odom Jr Biography

Leslie Odom Jr is an American actor and singer. He has been a Broadway performer as well as a television and film actor. Odom has released two solo jazz albums. He is well-recognized for introducing the role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical Hamilton.

For his renowned Hamilton role, he was awarded the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. He was also a recipient of the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album as a principal vocalist. Odom Jr has appeared in multiple television roles such as  Sam Strickland in the musical series Smash (2012–2013). He has also written the 2018 book Failing Up.

10 Quick Facts About Leslie Odom Jr

  • Name: Leslie Odom Jr
  • Age: 39
  • Birthday: August 6
  • Zodiac Sign: Leo
  • Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.7 m)
  • Nationality: American
  • Occupation: Actor and singer
  • Marital Status: Married
  • Salary: Under review
  • Net worth: $10 million
  • Leslie Odom Jr Age

    Odom is 39 years old as of 2020, he was born on August 6, 1981, in Queens, New York, U.S.A. He celebrates his birthday on August 6 every year. Odom will be turning 40years old as of August 6, 2021. His birth sign is Leo.

    Leslie Odom Jr Height

    Odom stands tall at a height of 5ft 7 ½ (1.7m).

    Leslie Odom Jr Weight

    Odom has a weight of 71kg (156 lbs).

    Leslie Odom Jr Education

    Odom was a student at Julia R. Masterman School for middle school. Odom Jr later graduated from Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts for high school. Together with his family he attended Canaan Baptist Church in the Germantown section of Philadelphia, where he sang solos in the church choir.

    Odom was later awarded a degree with honors at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Odom Jt relocated to Los Angeles in the summer of 2003.

    Leslie Odom Jr Parents

    Leslie was brought up in Philadelphia with his parents and little sister. After doing our research, details about his parent’s names and occupations are not known to the public. The name of his sister is also undisclosed.

    Leslie Odom Jr Wife

    Speaking of his love life, Odom Jr is married to actress Nicolette Kloe Robinson. The happy couple tied the knot on December 1, 2012.

    Odom Jr and Robinson met in 2008 while they were both students at UCLA and auditioned for Once on This Island in Los Angeles.

    Robinson has since been cast in the off-Broadway musical Invisible Thread (2015) and the television series The Affair. She also portrayed the lead role in the Broadway musical Waitress from September 4 through December 9, 2018.

    Leslie Odom Jr Daughter

    The happy couple is blessed with a beautiful daughter Lucille Ruby who was born on April 23, 2017.

    Leslie Odom Jr Net Worth

    As of 2020, Odom has an estimated net of $10 million. He has acquired most of his wealth from his successful career as a stage and film actor.

    Leslie Odom Jr Measurements and Facts

    Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Leslie Odom Jr.

    Leslie Odom Jr Wiki

    • Popular As: Leslie Odom Jr
    • Gender: Male
    • Occupation / Profession: Actor and Singer
    • Nationality: American
    • Race / Ethnicity: Not Available
    • Religion: Not Known
    • Sexual Orientation: Straight

    Leslie Odom Jr Birthday

    • Age / How Old?: 39yrs (2020)
    • Zodiac Sign: Leo
    • Date of Birth: August 6, 1981
    • Place of Birth: Queens, New York, U.S.A.
    • Birthday: August 6, 1981

    Leslie Odom Jr Body Measurements

    • Body Measurements: Not Available
    • Height / How Tall?: 5ft 7 ½ (1.7m)
    • Weight: 156lbs (71kg)
    • Eye Color: Not Available
    • Hair Color: Not Available
    • Shoe Size: Not Available

    Leslie Odom Jr Family and Relationship

    • Father (Dad): Not Known
    • Mother: Not Known
    • Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Not Known
    • Marital Status: Married
    • Wife/Spouse: Married to
    • Children: Daughter(s) (Lucille Ruby)

    Leslie Odom Jr Net Worth and Salary

    • Net Worth: $10 million
    • Salary: Under Review
    • Source of Income: Actor and Singer

    Leslie Odom Jr House and Cars

    • Place of living: To be Updated
    • Cars: Car Brand to be Updated

    Leslie Odom Jr Broadway

    Odom was a singer during his teenage years. He educated himself on musical theatre in college. When he was 17 he landed his first major Broadway role as Paul in Rent. In 2000, he was featured in the ensemble of the one-night Broadway concert version of Dreamgirls.

    He was doing theatre in LA for quite some time, such as in 2010 with Leap of Faith. The show later moved on to Broadway in 2012, with him starring as Isaiah Sturdevant. After the show closed shortly afterward, he moved to New York City.

    After having main roles Off-Broadway in Venice, and in Witness Uganda at A.R.T. and in workshops, Odom worked along with Lin-Manuel Miranda in the Encores! Off-Center production of Tick, Tick… Boom! playing Michael. Odom also portrayed the role of Nat King Cole in the 2015 one-night Actors Fund of America benefit concert of Bombshell.

    Odom earned a nomination for a 2015 Drama Desk Award for Outstanding Featured Actor in a Musical for the role of Aaron Burr in the off-Broadway production of Hamilton at The Public Theater. He reprised the same role at the Richard Rodgers Theatre after the show shifted to Broadway later that year.

    He was also awarded a 2016 Grammy Award for the cast album and won the Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical. Odom’s closing performance was in the role of Aaron Burr in Hamilton occurred on July 9, 2016.

    Leslie Odom Jr Music

    In 2014, Odom self-released his debut album as a jazz singer, Leslie Odom Jr. on CD and SoundCloud. he later promoted the album with numerous concerts at The Public Theater. In February 2016, he released a version of Selena Gomez’s “Good For You” featuring his Hamilton castmate Daveed Diggs.

    Odom was signed to a four-album deal with S-Curve Records in 2016.  Later on November 11, 2016, Odom released his second album, Simply Christmas, which featured jazz interpretations of Christmas standards.

    Odom tours to promote his albums, performing concerts supported by a jazz quintet that includes a drummer, percussionist, bassist, guitarist, and a pianist who is also Odom’s musical director.

    In September 2019, Odom released the song “Under Pressure” from his upcoming album Mr. On February 4, 2018, Odom sang “America the Beautiful” throughout the NBC broadcast of Super Bowl LII.

    Leslie Odom Jr Hamilton

    Odom Jr was a cast member of Hamilton and portrayed Aaron Burr in the musical until he left the production on July 9, 2016.

    Leslie Odom Jr Gilmore Girls

    He had guest roles on various shows including Gilmore GirlsGrey’s AnatomySupernatural, and The Good Wife. In 2016, Odom also appeared in a commercial for Nationwide Insurance.

    Leslie Odom Jr Mr | New Album

    His new album Mr was released on 8 November 2019. Mr showcases all of Odom Jr.’s different musical talents with elements of jazz, R&B, and hints of Broadway.

    Leslie Odom Jr Album

    • Mr – 2019
    • Leslie Odom Jr. – 2014
    • Simply Christmas – 20
    • Scène rustique – 2016

    Songs By Leslie Odom Jr

    • The Schuyler Sisters – Hamilton · 2015
    • My Shot – Hamilton · 2015
    • Alexander Hamilton – Hamilton · 2015
    • The Room Where It Happens – Hamilton · 2015
    • Wait for It – Hamilton · 2015
    • Aaron Burr, Sir – Hamilton · 2015
    • Dear Theodosia – Hamilton · 2015
    • Say No to This – Hamilton · 2015
    • Right Hand Man – Hamilton · 2015
    • Non-Stop – Hamilton · 2015
    • The World Was Wide Enough – Hamilton · 2015
    • What’d I Miss – Hamilton · 2015
    • Washington on Your Side – The Hamilton Instrumentals · 2015
    • Ten Duel Commandments – The Hamilton Instrumentals · 2015
    • Your Obedient Servant – Hamilton · 2015
    • Guns and Ships – Hamilton · 2015
    • A Winter’s Ball – Hamilton · 2015
    • We Know – Hamilton · 2015
    • Go Crazy – Go Crazy · 2019
    • Meet Me Inside – Hamilton · 2015
    • The Election of 1800 – Hamilton · 2015
    • Schuyler Defeated – Hamilton · 2015
    • The Story of Tonight – Hamilton · 2015
    • Winter Song – Simply Christmas · 2016
    • Joey, Joey, Joey
    • Leslie Odom Jr. · 2014
    • Under Pressure – Under Pressure · 2019
    • Stronger Magic – Mr · 2019
    • Without You – Without You · 2018
    • Stand – The Music of SMASH · 2012
    • Standards – Standards · 2019
    • Autumn Leaves – Leslie Odom Jr. · 2014
    • Remember Black- Mr · 2019

    Leslie Odom Jr Movies and Tv Shows

    • Harriet – 2019
    • Hamilton – 2020
    • Murder On The Orient Express – 2017
    • Smash – 2012 – 2013
    • Red Tails – 2012
    • Only – 2019
    • Sister – 2020
    • Central Park
    • The Many Saints Of Newark – 2021
    • Needle In A Timestack
    • The 70th Annual Tony Awards
    • One Night In Miami
    • Poe – 2011
    • The 71st Annual Tony Awards
    • One Dollar – 2018
    • Stucco – 2019
    • NBC New Year’s Eve Special 2020
    • We Have A Dream

    Frequently Asked Questions About Leslie Odom Jr

    Who is Leslie Odom Jr?

    Odom Jr is an American actor and singer. He has been a Broadway performer as well as in television and film. Odom has released two solo jazz albums.

    How old is Leslie Odom Jr?

    Odom Jr on born August 6, 1981, in Queens, New York. He is 38 years old.

    How tall is Leslie Odom Jr?

    He stands tall at a height of 5ft 7 ½ (171.5 cm). He weighs 71 Kg or 156 lbs.

    Is Leslie Odom Jr married?

    Speaking of his love life, Odom Jr is married to actress Nicolette Kloe Robinson. The happy couple tied the knot on December 1, 2012. Odom Jr and Robinson met in 2008 while they were both students at UCLA and auditioned for Once on This Island in Los Angeles.

    How much is Leslie Odom Jr worth?

    As of 2020, Odom has an estimated net of $10 million. He has acquired most of his wealth from his successful career as a stage and film actor.

    Where does Leslie Odom Jr live?

    Odom Jr is a resident of Los Angeles, USA, we shall upload pictures of his house as soon as we have them.

    Is Odom Jr dead or alive?

    He is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of him being sick or having any health-related issues.

    Where is Leslie Odom Jr Now?

    Odom is still an active participant in the creative entertainment industry, he is a cast member of the newly released animated musical sitcom titled Central Park, Making its debut on May 29, 2020 on Apple TV+.

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