Lin-Manuel Miranda

**Lin-Manuel Miranda** (born January 16, 1980) is a multifaceted American artist distinguished for his work as a songwriter, actor, singer, filmmaker, rapper, and librettist. He achieved prominent success by creating Broadway musicals such as 'In the Heights' (2005) and 'Hamilton' (2015), and composing soundtracks for animated films like 'Moana' (2016), 'Vivo', and 'Encanto' (both 2021). Miranda's accolades include a Pulitzer Prize, three Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Grammy Awards, with additional nominations for two Academy Awards. Notably, he was honored with the Kennedy Center Honors in 2018. Miranda debuted on Broadway in 2008, writing and starring in 'In the Heights', which brought him widespread acclaim. Furthermore, his work on the musical 'Hamilton' sparked a cultural phenomenon, winning him numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He has also collaborated extensively with the Walt Disney Company, contributing original songs for various projects and receiving Academy Award nominations for his work on the soundtracks of Moana and Encanto. In 2021, Miranda marked his directorial debut with 'Tick, Tick...Boom!'. Besides his work in film and theatre, Miranda's TV roles include recurring parts on 'The Electric Company' (2009 - 2010) and 'His Dark Materials' (2019 - 2022). He has been politically active, particularly advocating for Puerto Rico, his ancestral homeland.