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Leslie Odom Jr. Biography

Birth Name:Leslie Odom

Birth Place:New York City, New York, United States

Profession Actor, Soundtrack, Producer

Fast Facts

Was nominated for a Drama League Award for his role in "Leap of Faith․"
Won the Astaire Award for Outstanding Achievement in Dance on Broadway for his role in "Leap of Faith․"
Graduated with honors from Carnegie Mellon University with a degree in Musical Theater in 2003
Quote: "(On the popularity of "Smash"): "It has been kind of a commercial of my talent․ I don't know where this is going to lead me, but you can toil in obscurity for a long time in this business, and it's good to have people aware of you․""
Best known for his role as Sam Strickland in the TV series "Smash" and as Declan "Winky" Hall in "Red Tails․"
Has starred in stage productions of "Leap of Faith," "Jersey Boys," "Rent," and numerous others
He has made guest appearances on a number of TV shows, including "Supernatural," "Vanished," "Gilmore Girls," and "House of Lies․"
Started a kickstarter and successfully funded his solo album in 2013
Describes himself as a "blue-collar actor - somebody who is not a household name but fortunate to work in the business․"

Awards

2018Teen Choice Award-Choice Movie Actor: Drama: nominated
2020CFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020GWNYFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020Image Award-Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Motion Picture: nominated
2020IFJA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2020Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Character Voice-Over Performance: nominated
2020SFFILM Special Award-Outstanding Ensemble Performance: winner
2020SFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2020VHS Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2021Oscar-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2021Oscar-Best Achievement in Music Written for Motion Pictures (Original Song): nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Cast in a Motion Picture: nominated
2021Actor-Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Supporting Role: nominated
2021EDA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2021AFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021BAFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021BFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2021Black Reel-Outstanding Supporting Actor: nominated
2021Black Reel-Outstanding Original Song: winner
2021Black Reel-Outstanding Actor, TV Movie/Limited Series: winner
2021CIC Award-Best Original Song: winner
2021Critics Choice Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021DFWFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021DFCS Award-Best Original Song: winner
2021DFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021DFCA Award-Best Original Song: winner
2021DFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2021Dorian Award-Film Performance of the Year - Supporting Actor: nominated
2021Robert Altman Award-: winner
2021GAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021GAFCA Award-Best Original Song: winner
2021Gold Derby Film Award-Original Song: winner
2021Gold Derby TV Award-Movie/Limited Series Actor: nominated
2021Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2021Gold Derby Film Award-Supporting Actor: nominated
2021Golden Globe-Best Original Song - Motion Picture: nominated
2021Golden Globe-Best Performance by an Actor in a Supporting Role in a Motion Picture: nominated
2021HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021HFCS Award-Best Song: winner
2021HCA Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2021HCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021HCA Award-Best Actor in a Limited Series, Anthology Series, or Television Movie: nominated
2021HFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2021HFCS Award-Best Original Song: winner
2021Image Award-Outstanding Actor in a Television Movie, Limited Series or Dramatic Special: nominated
2021IFC Award-Best Song: winner
2021IFC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021KCFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2021LEJA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021LEJA Award-Best Song: winner
2021MNFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021MCFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021MCFCA Award-Best Song: winner
2021NMFC Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2021NYFCO Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2021NDFS Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2021OAFFC Award-Best Supporting Male: nominated
2021OFTA Television Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture or Limited Series: nominated
2021OFTA Film Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021OFTA Film Award-Best Breakthrough Performance: Male: nominated
2021OFTA Film Award-Best Original Song: winner
2021OFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2021PFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021PCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021PFCS Award-Best Original Song: winner
2021Primetime Emmy-Outstanding Lead Actor in a Limited or Anthology Series or Movie: nominated
2021SFBAFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021Variety Artisans Award-Song: winner
2021Satellite Award-Best Original Song: nominated
2021Satellite Award-Best Actor in a Motion Picture, Comedy or Musical: nominated
2021SFCS Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021SLFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021TFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021UFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2021VFCC Award-Best Supporting Actor: nominated
2021WAFCA Award-Best Supporting Actor: winner
2022Grammy-Best Compilation Soundtrack for Visual Media: nominated
2023Gold Derby Film Award-Ensemble Cast: nominated
2023OFTA Television Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Astra TV Award-Best Guest Actor in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Black Reel-Outstanding Guest Performance in a Comedy Series: nominated
2024Golden Scythe-Best Actor in a Leading Role: nominated