Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American composer, lyricist, playwright, rapper, and actor best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals "Hamilton" and "In the Heights." He has won numerous awards for his work, including multiple Tony Awards, Grammy Awards, and an Emmy Award.
Miranda was born in New York City in 1980 and grew up in the Washington Heights neighbourhood of Manhattan. He began writing musicals at a young age and attended Wesleyan University, where he continued to develop his skills as a composer and performer.
Miranda gained national attention with his musical "In the Heights," which premiered on Broadway in 2008 and won four Tony Awards, including Best Musical. The show explores the lives and struggles of the Latino community in Washington Heights and features a fusion of hip-hop, salsa, and other musical styles.
Miranda's biggest commercial success came with "Hamilton," which premiered on Broadway in 2015 and quickly became a cultural phenomenon. The show tells the story of Alexander Hamilton, one of the Founding Fathers of the United States, and features a diverse cast and a blend of hip-hop, R&B, and other musical genres. The show won multiple Tony Awards, including Best Musical, and Miranda himself won the Tony Award for Best Original Score.
In addition to his work in theatre, Miranda has also contributed to several films and television shows, including Disney's "Moana," in which he composed and performed the song "How Far I'll Go," and the television series "His Dark Materials," in which he plays a recurring role.
Miranda is also known for his activism and advocacy work, particularly in support of Puerto Rico, which is his family's ancestral home. He has been involved in efforts to provide relief and support to the island following natural disasters and has been a vocal advocate for Puerto Rican statehood.
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