Leslie Odom, Jr. is an American actor and singer from Queens, United States. He performs on Broadway and also appears in television, film, and other theatrical productions.

He is known for playing Aaron Burr in the musical Hamilton. For that role, he wins the 2016 Tony Award for Best Actor in a Musical and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album as a principal vocalist. He also plays Sam Strickland in the 2013 musical television series Smash.