Throughout his prolific career, actor and singer Leslie Odom Jr. – born August
6, 1981, in Queens, New York City - has accumulated several awards and accolades
thanks to his role of Aaron Burr in the Broadway musical Hamilton. Raised in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, he made his official acting debut at the age of 17
in the musical Rent. Apart from his work in theater, he’s also had recurring
roles in the TV series Vanished, Smash, and Person of Interest. In 2014, he
released his eponymous debut album, a collection of jazz covers that went
straight to the top of Billboard’s Jazz Al...