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Not My Job: We Quiz 'Hamilton' Star Leslie Odom Jr. On Ben Franklin
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Not My Job: We Quiz 'Hamilton' Star Leslie Odom Jr. On Ben Franklin

Leslie Odom Jr. originated the role of Aaron Burr in Hamilton and we were curious to find out: How much does he know about founding fathers who weren't in the hit Broadway musical?

Not My Job: We Quiz 'Hamilton' Star Leslie Odom Jr. On Ben Franklin

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Leslie Odom Jr.: 'I Want To Sing To The Moment That You're In'

Leslie Odom Jr.'s self-titled debut album is out now. Christopher Boudewyns/Courtesy of the artist hide caption

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Leslie Odom Jr.: 'I Want To Sing To The Moment That You're In'

The Hamilton actor speaks with Mary Louise Kelly about the Tony Awards, breaking through in his 30s and releasing his first album for the second time.

Leslie Odom Jr.: 'I Want To Sing To The Moment That You're In'

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