Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda
Author: U.S. Department of the Treasury, 2016, Public Domain

Born Jan. 16, 1980 in NYC

Puerto Rican-American composer, lyricist, actor, writer, and activist.

Most well-known for his Broadway musical creation Hamilton, the groundbreaking hip-hop musical which won 11 Tony Awards, including best musical!

A recipient of multiple awards – 5 Grammys, 3 Tonys, 2 Emmys, a Pulitzer Prize and a Kennedy Center Honor, among others.

Helped raise millions after Hurricane Maria’s destruction of Puerto Rico in 2017.