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Ahead of the Oscars, Leslie Odom Jr. explains why “being recognized” is “tremendously meaningful”

Tuesday, April 20 by ABC News

The gravity of being honored for his work as an actor and artist is not lost on Oscar nominee Leslie Odom Jr. The One Night in Miami star is nominated for two Academy Awards: Best Supporting Actor for his portrayal of Sam Cooke and Best Original Song... Read More.

‘One Night in Miami’ star Leslie Odom Jr. says director Regina King’s “trust” in him gave him the freedom to become Sam Cooke

Tuesday, March 16 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Academy Award nominee Leslie Odom Jr. is crediting One Night in Miami director Regina King for his stunning transformation into legendary singer Sam Cooke. "There was so much trust. [Regina] really felt like she had the right man for the job," Odom Jr. told ABC Audio prior to his... Read More.

‘Love in the Time of Corona’ stars Leslie Odom Jr. & Nicolette Robinson say show is a time capsule for 2020

Friday, August 21 by ABC News

(NEW YORK) -- You don’t get more timely than this. Love in the Time of Corona, a new scripted Freeform series about the search for love and connection during COVID-19-mandated social distancing, debuts this weekend with... Read More.

Leslie Odom Jr. reveals that he almost walked out of the ‘Hamilton’ movie over pay equity

Tuesday, August 11 by ABC News

(LOS ANGELES) -- Leslie Odom Jr. shocked Hamilton fans last week when he revealed he almost didn't appear in the filmed adaptation of the musical. Odom, who originated the role of Aaron Burr that won him a Tony Award, recently told Dax Shepard on his podcast Armchair Expert why he nearly... Read More.

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Ahead of the Oscars, Leslie Odom Jr. explains why “being recognized” is “tremendously meaningful”

‘One Night in Miami’ star Leslie Odom Jr. says director Regina King’s “trust” in him gave him the freedom to become Sam Cooke

‘Love in the Time of Corona’ stars Leslie Odom Jr. & Nicolette Robinson say show is a time capsule for 2020

Leslie Odom Jr. reveals that he almost walked out of the ‘Hamilton’ movie over pay equity

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