Lin-Manuel Miranda - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | January 16, 1980 |
|---|---|
| Age | 46 |
| Birthplace | New York City, New York, USA |
| Zodiac Sign | Capricorn - (see also Lin-Manuel Miranda's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Goat |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Creator and original star of the Broadway musicals 'Hamilton' and 'In the Heights'; acclaimed songwriter and performer. |
Intro
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.
Early Life & Background
Miranda was born and raised in the Inwood neighborhood of Manhattan, New York City, to Puerto Rican parents. He attended Hunter College Elementary School and Hunter College High School, then studied at Wesleyan University, where he began writing what would become 'In the Heights.'
Career Highlights
- Created, wrote, and starred as Alexander Hamilton in the award-winning musical 'Hamilton' (2015)
- Created and starred in the musical 'In the Heights' (2008), which won the Tony Award for Best Musical
- Won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama for 'Hamilton' in 2016
- Composed music for Disney's 'Moana' (2016), including the Oscar-nominated song 'How Far I’ll Go'
- Received multiple Tony, Grammy, and Emmy Awards
- Directed and produced several projects for film and television, including the film adaptation of 'Tick, Tick... Boom!'
Trivia
- Miranda received a MacArthur 'Genius' Grant in 2015.
- He is known for frequent cameo appearances in films and TV shows.
- He is an avid supporter of relief efforts in Puerto Rico and has used his platform to raise funds for hurricane recovery.
FAQs
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Lin-Manuel Miranda is 46 years old.
Lin-Manuel Miranda was born the 16 January 1980.
New York City, New York, USA.
On His Birth-Day
About January 16th, 1980, in brief:
- Historical events: On January 16, 1980, Paul McCartney was arrested at Tokyo's Narita International Airport after customs officials discovered approximately 219 grams (7.7 ounces) of marijuana in his luggage. The arrest led to the cancellation of his planned 11-date Wings tour in Japan. McCartney was detained for nine days before being released and deported to England without charge.
- Day of the week: January 16th, 1980 was a Wednesday
- Zodiac Sign: Capricorn (in western zodiac), Goat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Rock With You by Michael Jackson
- #1 UK song: Brass In Pocket by The Pretenders
- Popular movie: The Blues Brothers directed by John Landis
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