Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American composer, lyricist, actor, and playwright who has won multiple Tony Awards and Grammy Awards for his work on the musicals Hamilton and In the Heights. He is also known for his work on the Disney film Moana and the musical adaptation of the film Mary Poppins. He is one of the most successful and critically acclaimed musical theater composers of all time.
Lin-Manuel Miranda: Biography
Lin-Manuel Miranda was born on January 16, 1980 in New York City. He is the son of Puerto Rican parents Luis A. Miranda, Jr., a political consultant, and Luz Towns-Miranda, a clinical psychologist. He attended Hunter College High School in Manhattan and Wesleyan University in Connecticut. He is best known for his musicals Hamilton and In the Heights, both of which won Tony Awards. He is also known for his work on the Disney film Moana, the musical adaptation of the film Mary Poppins, and the television series Freestyle Love Supreme.
Lin-Manuel Miranda: Net Worth & More
Lin-Manuel Miranda has an estimated net worth of $25 million. He has won numerous awards, including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, two Tony Awards, two Grammy Awards, and an Emmy Award. He is also the recipient of the MacArthur Foundation Fellowship. He is a member of the Dramatists Guild and serves on the board of trustees of the Dramatists Guild Foundation. He is also a member of the American Theater Wing.