Leslie Odom Jr., 1981
Actors · August 6, 1981
Leslie Odom Jr.
★ HOW OLD IS LESLIE ODOM JR.?
Leslie Odom Jr. is 44 years old, born August 6, 1981 in United States · Leo.
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About
Leslie Odom Jr. turned Aaron Burr into Broadway gold—his 1998 debut led to a Tony Award, Grammy, and Emmy nod for Hamilton. Born in the US in 1981, the actor-singer-songwriter has since starred in films like Harriet, Glass Onion, and One Night in Miami..., earning Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for the latter. A Leo born in August, Odom balances stage roles with vocal albums and dramatic film work.
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Biography
Leslie Odom Jr. is an American actor, singer, and songwriter born August 6, 1981. He made his Broadway debut in 1998 and became a household name through his portrayal of Aaron Burr in Hamilton, winning a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in the same year. His performance in the Disney+ live stage recording earned him a Primetime Emmy nomination. Beyond Hamilton, Odom appeared in the television series Smash (2012–2013) and Person of Interest (2013–2014), and films including Red Tails, Murder on the Orient Express, Harriet, The Many Saints of Newark, Glass Onion: A Knives Out Mystery, and The Exorcist: Believer. His role as singer Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami... (2020) brought Academy Award, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild, and Golden Globe nominations for Best Supporting Actor; he also received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for writing the film's song "Speak Now". Odom voiced Owen Tillerman in the Apple TV+ animated series Central Park and earned an Emmy nomination in 2020. As a recording artist, he has released five albums: Leslie Odom Jr., Simply Christmas, Mr., The Christmas Album, and When a Crooner Dies. He published his autobiography, Failing Up, in 2018. In 2023, Odom returned to Broadway in Purlie Victorious, earning a Tony nomination for Best Actor in a Play. A Leo, Odom's life-path number 33 reflects his creative mastery across multiple disciplines.
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Before Fame
Leslie Odom Jr. made his Broadway acting debut in 1998, early in a career that would eventually establish him as a multifaceted performer. Before Hamilton brought him mainstream recognition and multiple award nominations, he built experience in theater and television, laying the groundwork for his breakthrough role.
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Trivia
- Odom won both a Tony Award and Grammy Award in the same year for Hamilton—a rare dual achievement.
- He earned Academy Award, BAFTA, Screen Actors Guild, and Golden Globe nominations for his portrayal of Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami....
- Odom has written original music: he received Oscar and Golden Globe nominations for composing the song "Speak Now" for One Night in Miami....
- He released five solo albums while maintaining an active acting career in film, television, and theater.
- Odom published an autobiography titled Failing Up in 2018.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Teacher
33 is 6 amplified. Caretakers operating at scale; rare among entertainers, more common among educators and activists.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 33 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
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Frequently asked
- How old is Leslie Odom Jr.?
- Leslie Odom Jr. is 44 years old (born August 6, 1981).
- When is Leslie Odom Jr.'s birthday?
- Leslie Odom Jr. was born on August 6, 1981.
- What is Leslie Odom Jr.'s zodiac sign?
- Leslie Odom Jr. is a Leo, born August 6, 1981.
- What is Leslie Odom Jr.'s Chinese zodiac sign?
- Leslie Odom Jr. was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- Where is Leslie Odom Jr. from?
- Leslie Odom Jr. is from United States.
- What does Leslie Odom Jr. do?
- Leslie Odom Jr. is a actor.
- Is Leslie Odom Jr. still alive?
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