HAPPY BIRTHDAY Lin-Manuel Miranda was born on January 16, 1980, and
turns 39. The playwright
was born in
New York City. He is known for creating and starring in the musicals, ‘In the Heights,’ and ‘Hamilton.’ He also contributed to music for the animated film, 'Moana,' and 'Star Wars: The Force Awakens.' The actor even co-starred in Mary Poppins Returns. The accomplished playwright has won a Pulitzer Prize, Emmy, Grammys and Tonys. Miranda’s Hamilton soundtrack topped the Billboard chart. It made history in 2018
during its 150th week on
the ‘Billboard’ 200 chart by becoming one of four cast
albums to reach the milestone
in the last 50 years. His new ’Hamildrop’ series raised money for charity with remixed songs from the Broadway musical. Happy Birthday, Lin-Manuel Miranda!