Composers born on January 16

Take a focused look at the composers born on January 16. Dive into curated bios, achievements, and cultural milestones verified by our editors.

• 1980 Lin-Manuel Miranda

  Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American composer, lyricist, actor, singer, and playwright, best known for creating and starring in the Broadway musicals 'Hamilton' and 'In the Heights.' He has earned acclaim for his innovative blending of musical genres and for telling culturally resonant stories about American and immigrant experiences. [bio]