“The work you put in when no one is watching will matter far more than the work you do when the cameras are rolling.”- Leslie Odom Jr.
This quote is mentioned by Leslie Odom Jr. in his book Failing Up, which is one of the most inspiring quotes one can get as a newbie in the television/film industry.
Leslie Odom Jr. is an American actor, singer, and author best known for his recent hits like One Night in Miami and Hamilton as well as his roles in television series like Smash, Red Tails, Murder on the Orient Express, and many more.
Leslie Odom Jr. Personal Life & Education
Leslie Odom Jr. was born on August 6, 1981, in Queens, New York City, U.S.A. Odom’s father, Leslie Lloyd Odom, was in sales and Odom’s mother worked in recreation, doing rehabilitation in nursing homes.
As written in the wiki, Odom’s maternal great-grandfathers belonged to South Africa and a maternal great-great-grandfather belonged to Bridgetown, Barbados.
Odom grew up in the East Oak Lane section of Philadelphia where his parents moved on.
Leslie stayed in Pennsylvania till his graduation from Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh and later in the summer of 2003 moved to Los Angeles.
Odom went to Julia R. Masterman School in middle school and then attended Philadelphia High School for Creative and Performing Arts for further studies.
Leslie Odom’s Singing Career
Leslie used to sing at a church when he was a child. Later in 2014, Odom released a self-titled album and also did concerts to promote the album.
Two years later, he updated and made the album better with the help of producer Steve Greenberg and it hit No.1 on Billboard Jazz.
Odom has released three other albums after it and has also released many singles such as America the Beautiful, Go Crazy and also written many songs.
Leslie Odom’s Acting Career
Leslie Odom made his stage debut as Paul in Rent when he was just 17 years old, and at the age of 43, he is still working in blockbuster films like Hamilton, One Night in Miami, and Harriet.
Currently, Leslie is working on his upcoming film, Untitled The Exorcist.
Odom has played in television series like CSI: Miami, Zeke and Luther, House of Lies, One Dollar, Abbot Elementary, and more.
In nearly three decades of his career, Odom has been nominated for an award a total of 56 times, including two times Oscars nominations, and has won 29 of them.
Who Is Leslie Odom Jr. Married To?
Leslie Odom Jr is married to the gorgeous actress, Nicolette Kloe Robinson. Nicolette is also an American television and movie actress.
The two film stars have a filmy love story that coincidently took place in a stage audition itself. Leslie and Nicolette met each other for the first time in 2008 when Nicolette was auditioning for Once on This Island in Los Angeles.
Leslie was the assistant director and he had to quickly prepare Nicolette for the stage performance because a cast member left the set unexpectedly. In short, “God’s Plan”.
While working on their respective roles, they fell for each other and started a romantic relationship.
After dating for almost four years, the duo exchanged wedding vows on December 1, 2012.
How Many Children Do Leslie and Nicolette Have?
Leslie and his wife, Nicolette have two children, a daughter, Lucille Ruby, and a son Able Phineas. Their daughter was born on April 23, 2017, and their son was born on March 25, 2021.
The couple announced Nicolette's second pregnancy through an Instagram post in November 2020 where Leslie wrote, “Lots of reasons to celebrate over here. Lots of reasons for hope too.”
What Is The Net Worth Of Leslie Odom Jr.?
Leslie Odom’s net worth is estimated to be around $10 million. Leslie’s major source of income is his acting but he undoubtedly earns a good sum of money from his music too. Leslie’s authored books are also seen being sold on Amazon.
Leslie wore a double-breasted 24K gold Brioni suit while attending the Oscars awards which became a hot topic of discussion at the time.
Leslie Odom’s Physical Appearances
Leslie Odom Jr. has a very good personality. He has a black skin tone. Leslie is 5 feet 7 inches tall (1.71m) and has a body weight of 70 kg (154 lbs). Leslie’s body measurements are 40-32-15 inches. Most people find Leslie’s smile cute. Leslie has black hair color and eye color. His shoe size is 9 US.
