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Leslie Lloyd Odom Jr. (/ ˈ oʊ d ə m /; born August 6, 1981) [1] is an American actor, singer and songwriter. He made his acting debut on Broadway in 1998 and first gained recognition for his portrayal of Aaron Burr in the musical Hamilton, which earned him a Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and a Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album in the same year. [2]
Esther is personified by a female ensemble member during "Wait For It" after Leslie Odom Jr., playing the role of Aaron Burr Jr., sings the line "My Mother was a genius" and then proceeds to sing, "when they (Esther Edwards Burr and Aaron Burr Sr.) died they left no instructions, just a legacy to protect", implying that they didn't tell Aaron ...
Following the end of the American Revolutionary War and the news of the tragic death of John Laurens at the hands of fleeing British soldiers after the war's conclusion, "Non-Stop" closes out the first act by recounting Hamilton's exceedingly busy and self-centered life.
Leslie Odom Jr. returns to Broadway to star in "Purlie Victorious," a moving yet satirical play set in the Jim Crow era, written by legend Ossie Davis. ... Davis, who died in 2005, spoke his truth ...
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Leslie Odom Jr. Is on the 2024 TIME100 List. April 17, 2024 at 4:10 AM. Credit - Austin Hargrave—Getty Images ... It feels like a matter of life or death, the way he gives his absolute all to ...
Margarett Cooper also makes an appearance in this episode, appearing only a year before her death in 2013. [2] In keeping with the theme of the episode, Cooper seeks help from Gates to answer long-held questions about her free heritage.
At the safe house, Claypool remembers something crucial: his wife died years ago, which explains why he is unable to remember her. The woman identifies herself as Control, Shaw's former ISA employer. A group of hitmen led by Hersh (Boris McGiver) enter the room and subdue the team. Control then demands Finch reveal the location of the Machine ...