Leslie Odom Jr.

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Summary

Leslie Odom Jr. is an actor and singer known for originating Aaron Burr in Hamilton and playing Sam Cooke in One Night in Miami. His screen and stage work includes historical figures and contemporary dramatic roles. He has described the visibility of Black and brown performers as a political statement and said representation matters; in 2020, he signed an open letter calling on the theater industry to address racism and change its practices. He has also spoken about racial equity and pay equity in the arts; no public record of partisan campaigning or LGBTQ advocacy is prominent.