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Lin-Manuel Miranda was born on January 16, 1980, in New York City. He is of Puerto Rican descent and was raised in a Hispanic neighborhood which heavily contributed to his love for music and dance. -
At the age of seven, Lin-Manuel performs in a community production of "Oliver!" marking his first experience on the stage. -
While in high school, Lin-Manuel reads Ron Chernow's biography of Alexander Hamilton, which helps spark the idea for his future musical. -
In high school, Lin-Manuel writes and performs in his own musical, "Seven Minutes in Heaven," helping display his early creative talents. -
Lin-Manuel begins his studies at Wesleyan University, where he further explores his passion for theater and the arts. -
At Wesleyan, Lin-Manuel directs a production of "West Side Story," displaying his leadership and artistic vision even before graduation. -
Lin-Manuel graduates from Wesleyan University. Soon after, he begins working on the musical "In the Heights" during his early post-college years. -
Lin-Manuel’s musical, "In the Heights," opens on Broadway and receives critical approval, earning him the Tony Award for Best Original Score. -
Lin-Manuel performs a rap at the White House and presents the concept of "Hamilton". -
Miranda published a 14-minute musical based on a true story called "21 Chump Street" about a girl named Naomi, an undercover cop, who goes to a school in Florida to find drug dealers. It discusses the consequences of peer pressure, conformity, and drug use in our schools.
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In November 2014, Lin-Manuel and his wife Vanessa welcomed their son Sebastian Miranda, named after Sebastian the crab in The Little Mermaid, into the world!
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"Hamilton" premieres on Broadway, solidifying Lin-Manuel’s place in the theatrical world and revolutionizing the landscape of musical theater. -
Lin-Manuel receives the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, for "Hamilton" recognizing the musical's exceptional and transformative impact on the theatrical landscape. -
Lin-Manuel uses his musical talents to be a part of Disney's animated film "Moana," co-writing songs and receiving an Academy Award nomination for "How Far I'll Go." -
Lin-Manuel teamed up with Jennifer Lopez to make a tribute song called “Love Make the World Go Round” for those who died in the Orlando shooting in 2015. It honored and celebrated them, to support love in the face of hate.
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Lin-Manuel contributed support to Puerto Rico after Hurricane Maria, a category five storm, that left 3,000 dead and damaged about 80 percent of their systems. In less than a week, he released a song that referenced lyrics to all 78 towns in Puerto Rico and featured several well-known Latin artists including Camilla Cabello, Rita Moreno, and Gina Rodriguez. It ended up racking up 500,000 views and all the money was funded to everyone in need.
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Lin-Manuel is honored with a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, for his contributions to live theater. -
Lin-Manuel and Vanessa welcomed their second son Francisco Miranda into their lives. Lin-Manuel states that he passed down his love for music to both of their sons!
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Lin-Manuel uses his platform to support COVID-19 relief efforts, including organizing fundraising events and advocating for aid.
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Lin-Manuel co-produces a documentary about the improvisational hip-hop group "Freestyle Love Supreme," showcasing his early creative collaborations.
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"Tick, Tick... Boom!" is a biographical musical based on Jonathon Larson, the original creator of the musical. It tells the story of an aspiring composer named Jon, who is having a career crisis. In 2021, Lin-Manuel directed and produced "Tick, Tick... Boom!" into a film that was nominated for 111 awards and turned to win 37 of them. It also cast many known actors like Andrew Garfield and Vanessa Hudgens.
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Lin-Manuel Miranda hints at an upcoming project, generating excitement and speculation among fans worldwide as they eagerly await details about his latest creative endeavor.