Sunday Profile: Leslie Odom Jr.

A Tony Award-winner for the musical "Hamilton," Leslie Odom Jr. has now earned two Academy Award nominations for the drama "One Night in Miami," in which he plays famed singer Sam Cooke. Correspondent Tracy Smith talks with Odom about his remarkable career, from his teenage debut in Broadway's "Rent," to the possibilities that have opened up since his role as Aaron Burr in the groundbreaking "Hamilton."
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[@Deerych]

This brother is a gift to the music/entertainment galaxy.

[@Floridagirl_life]

👏🏽👏🏽👏🏽

[@sazfretz1945]

He made me believe he was Aaron Burr. I saw a gifted talent that made me forget Burr was white. I'm rooting for him to snag those Oscars! The man is phenomenal as well as a down to earth human being. The world is a better place with him in it. To quote the song, "He blew us all away."

[@aileentongue2990]

He has a voice of an angel. In all my 55 years on earth I haven't heard such a voice speak to me the way his does. Love.

[@focusongrowth4755]

The measure of a man! Humble and kind. He shines.

[@plankface]

⭐️

[@darsigrunewald592]

He took my breath away in Hamilton. Such an incredible talent. I will look for this movie and watch.

[@hottafyah6278]

So handsome, super super talented and gracious! Wish him continued success

[@GeauxWyatt]

What a brilliant artist and man. Leslie Odom Jr. will always have my respect and adoration!

[@lexuscontreras3184]

I hope he wins the Oscar I want to see more of his acting and singing

[@pamelamays4186]

He looks younger now than when he was in Hamilton!

[@beautybelq91]

Yeah I think he looks younger with more hair

[@romstar]

Sam Cooke’s death was so bizarre(shot naked by an old lady who says she was startled by him)He needs a full biopic! And I’m glad Leslie Odom Jr has not one,but two Oscar nominations. Congrats!😘🙏✅ 🎊🍾

[@mecarr]

A biopic of Sam Cooke is long overdue.

[@evaoni-enakhifo8606]

such a talent, he’s already halfway to an EGOT, he deserves this Oscar so much

[@MsHenrei]

I remember him from Smash, the TV show. I thought he was so brilliant and I'm so happy he's getting all these accolades. He deserves it. And oh, his family is so beautiful 😍

[@Mmcay]

Leslie Odom Jr. is just an amazing performer and I can't get enough. Looking forward to anything he does in the future.

[@rubychew6535]

He is so versatile. Leslie does an excellent job on Sam's songs.

[@marye8762]

He's absolutely amazing. I love his voice so much. 😍🥰

[@sarahsullivan9985]

So humble, yet so very talented!! His performance as Aaron Burr evokes sooo much emotion in me.

[@expertonmyself]

i love him. not like a crush type of way. his voice makes me happy. if you don't have all his albums, get them. i love his duets with nicolette; they sound so lovely & pure together. this should've been at least 30 minutes.

[@sarahferguson0]

Man is he the whole package or what? Smart. Funny. Crazy handsome. That voice. I've been crushing on him for years and i am certainly rooting for him come Oscar night.

[@Sdority905]

Leslie is an amazing talent and humble human being. I listen to his Christmas album on loop all the time.

[@tavias48]

I am now a 60something. I've been singing all of these many blessed years. Mr. Odom Jr. is indeed a "Once-in-A-Lifetime Comet" Talented Artist. For his roles in Hamilton, Harriet, Miami, and future roles will indeed outlast #HisLegacy So Bring On His Oscars, More Tonys, Grammys, and the like, #ForThisStarIsRISING

[@ebybeehoney]

I love Sam Cooke and Odem Jr. planning him is a glorious idea.

[@za4arovashka]

He's incredible! The most talented person!

[@santanaray6103]

He just made my day. 🙏

[@freedomm]

True quadruple threat: fantastic actor, singer, dancer and rapper. I hope he wins both Oscars.

[@twilajohnson2313]

A true American treasure. 💙

[@Debby901]

Wonderful interview! Amazing singer. Glad good things are happening to someone that deserves it⭐

[@TahtahmesDiary]

He is AMAZING! TRULY! 💜🤗

[@Charrisnemtblueprint]

This interview gave me chills~

[@melody37d73]

I listen to him every morning before going to work. I adore His voice.

[@traceyscott5957]

Mr. Leslie Odom Jr. is a "Special Talent!"

[@goldensilenceakagoldielove133]

He should host SNL! He'd be great! 💛

[@blessedk77]

Incredible talent, incredible man.

[@filmladyproduction]

Great Talent

[@mom2adragon677]

I honestly can’t get enough of him! If I won the lottery I would use all my winnings to pay him to sing and sing and sing some more!

[@whitrobinson]

Talented, genuine, and down to earth! I'm happy to live in a world where Leslie Odom Jr exists.

[@priyamason7365]

Amazing guy 👏🏾

[@nightengale7163]

So talented. 🎭

[@j.w.2865]

What a lovely human! And beyond talented! I first saw LOjr in Person of Interest years ago and was blown away... such great acting chops, he was truly intense and frightening as Peter Collier! What a great surprise to find him later in Smash, and then of course Hamilton! He's a treasure!

[@rainsound3543]

Speak now deserves to win the Oscar ! Go leslie! 🔝

[@KatAnne17]

Love him! So happy with his success.

[@MsHenrei]

Congrats on his new baby too 😍😍

[@lindseycarribean5113]

Black Excellence ✊🤟👍👏👌

[@tomillakockingbird1754]

HUMAN excellence, pure and simple.

[@lindseycarribean5113]

@@tomillakockingbird1754 Yep.

[@blessedk77]

@@tomillakockingbird1754 She said it right the first time. BLACK excellence!

[@chidilove8394]

Fantastic interview! Such a gift!

[@cmoouk14]

I wish he'd top me

[@ednacooper1560]

I fell in love with his voice on the Nation Wide insurance commercial he has a beautifully blessed voice congratulations on all his success 🥰🔥

[@analuizamagalhaesstein8042]

Ma boi is so talented af

[@cards0486]

I remember the first time I saw him. In SMASH he was a dancer, and current boyfriend of Christian Borle’s character. He stood out enough that when I first saw clips of HAMILTON I recognized him. What a talent!

[@scrappytracy5557]

I just love him. That is all.

[@FredPickett]

One of the best.

[@lajuanwoodland7540]

Love this artist, his talent and his humanity.

[@renewilson2540]

I love Leslie!

[@bellaf7774]

Enlightened, cool, divine

[@peaceluvsme]

What a talent he is!

[@maorongnonnosheng8671]

Speak now, wowwwewws

[@KAM-rl6tz]

I can’t fathom any reason why Leslie shouldn’t win an Oscar.

[@BearingMySeoul]

I'm with Leslie! I remember the first few seconds of the Hamilton opening song when Lin-Manuel performed it at the White House! I was like WHAT?!!!! too. 😀

[@islandgirl8914]

❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💯🇯🇲

[@brendasnow8255]

I looooved Sam Cooke. “Baby, you oo oo send me.”

[@jacquelynramsey2021]

Sam Cook was a real person (just like Aaron Burr).

[@jkstubbington]

CLASSY MAN

[@plankface]

This smoking hot Man would make a great a James Bond. It’s not deep but would be awesome.

[@m.layfette6249]

Pardon me. Are you Aaron Burr, sir?

[@pamelak.johnson2479]

It wasn't a fictional meeting.

[@georgetteboone2529]

❤

[@busybeeacademy558]

Listen to his christmas album. Unbelievable

[@kgarcia3625]

Pardon me, are you Aaron Burr, sir?

[@MsChai38]

Oh yes! he could definitely play Andre Leon Talley...good choice Andre made.

[@ADRgman]

Who is this piece on

[@joemartinez331]

I haven’t seen it because I don’t want to have to sell my kidneys for the money for tickets.

[@m.layfette6249]

Keep your kidneys and just get Disney+.

[@lionheartroar3104]

Who? who? Boooooooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

[@denylinda793]

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