Biography
Lin-Manuel Miranda (/mænˈwɛl/; born January 16, 1980) is an American songwriter, actor, singer, filmmaker, rapper, and librettist. He created the Broadway musicals In the Heights and Hamilton and the soundtracks for the animated films Moana, Vivo, and Encanto. He has received numerous accolades, including a Pulitzer Prize for Drama, three Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards, two Emmy Awards, and five Grammy Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards. He received the Kennedy Centre Honou...
Known For
Complete Filmography

El Tiguere
2025
Executive Producer
In the face of food insecurity and a harsh legal system in the Bronx, a Dominican immigrant operates his mobile food garden under the radar, determine...

Mufasa: The Lion King
2024
Songs
Mufasa, a cub lost and alone, meets a sympathetic lion named Taka, the heir to a royal bloodline. The chance meeting sets in motion an expansive journ...

The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20
2024
as Self
ABC takes viewers on a magical journey to celebrate the 60th anniversary of one of Walt Disney’s most beloved films.

Satisfied
2024
as Self
An intimate look at the actress Renée Elise Goldsberry; a woman’s struggle to have a family and balance a career, against the backdrop of the hit musi...

Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
2023
as Self
CBS presents DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC, an unforgettable special celebrating the legendary career of the iconic entertainer for his 98th birthda...

Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
2023
as Self
Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage and photos, and never-before-heard stories from those w...

Aristotle and Dante Discover the Secrets of the Universe
2023
Producer
Two teenage Mexican-American loners in 1987 El Paso explore a new, unusual friendship and the difficult road to self-discovery.

The Little Mermaid
2023
Lyricist, Producer
The youngest of King Triton’s daughters, and the most defiant, Ariel longs to find out more about the world beyond the sea, and while visiting the sur...

In The Room: Leigh Sales with Lin-Manuel Miranda
2023
as Self - Guest
Leigh Sales interviews Hamilton creator and Broadway superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda in front of 2000 Australian super fans.

Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl
2022
as Self - Host
Step into Casa Madrigal for a special concert spectacular as the original voice cast of Disney Animation's Oscar®-winning "Encanto," Stephanie Beatriz...

Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl
2022
Songs
Step into Casa Madrigal for a special concert spectacular as the original voice cast of Disney Animation's Oscar®-winning "Encanto," Stephanie Beatriz...

Broadway Rising
2022
as Self
There is no New York without Broadway. It’s both a landmark and a community, an industry and a people, making magic in a dark theater, eight times a w...

Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
2022
as Doctor
Exploring every facet of ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic’s life, from his meteoric rise to fame with early hits like ‘Eat It’ and ‘Like a Surgeon’ to his torrid c...

Platinum Party at the Palace
2022
as Self
The third day of the platinum jubilee celebrations continues with a spectacular evening of entertainment. The concert at Buckingham Palace features a ...

Neptune Frost
2022
Executive Producer
In the hilltops of Burundi, a group of escaped coltan miners form an anti-colonialist computer hacker collective. From their camp in an otherworldly e...

Keeping Company with Sondheim
2022
as Self
Filmed over two years, this new documentary takes an exclusive inside look at Tony-winning director Marianne Elliott’s creative process of bringing a ...

Honoring a Broadway Legacy: Behind the Scenes of tick, tick...Boom!
2022
as Self
Go deep inside the film tick, tick...BOOM! with director Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor Andrew Garfield and the rest of the film's acclaimed ensemble. The ...

Reopening: The Broadway Revival
2022
as Self
Go behind the scenes of Broadway as shows reunite, rehearse and re-stage for their long-awaited reopening nights while the theater industry learns how...

Betty White: A Celebration
2022
as Self
A documentary focusing on the life of actress and comedian Betty White.

2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
2021
as Self
Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carol...

tick, tick... BOOM!
2021
as Diner Manager (uncredited)
On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.

tick, tick... BOOM!
2021
Director, Producer
On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.

Encanto
2021
Songs, Story
The tale of an extraordinary family, the Madrigals, who live hidden in the mountains of Colombia, in a magical house, in a vibrant town, in a wondrous...

Vivo
2021
as Vivo (voice)
A music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.

Vivo
2021
Executive Producer, Songs
A music-loving kinkajou named Vivo embarks on the journey of a lifetime to fulfill his destiny and deliver a love song for an old friend.

Summer of Soul (...Or, When the Revolution Could Not Be Televised)
2021
as Self
During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and pr...

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
2021
as Self
Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award...

Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
2021
Executive Producer
Rita Moreno defied both her humble upbringing and relentless racism to become one of a select group who have won an Emmy, Grammy, Oscar and Tony Award...

In the Heights
2021
as Piragüero
The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Hei...

In the Heights
2021
Songs, Lyricist, Musical
The story of Usnavi, a bodega owner who has mixed feelings about closing his store and retiring to the Dominican Republic or staying in Washington Hei...

Roll Up Your Sleeves
2021
as Self
This variety special aims to educate viewers, raise awareness and dispel concerns surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines, all with the goal of increasing v...

Celebrating America
2021
as Self
Inauguration Day special showcasing the American people’s resilience, heroism, and unified commitment to coming together as a nation to heal and rebui...

The Candlenights 2020 Special
2020
as Self
This pre-taped extravaganza features video segments from MBMBaM, Sawbones, Shmanners, Wonderful, Still Buffering, and Neat!, as well as appearances fr...

A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
2020
as Self
Taped at Los Angeles’ iconic Orpheum Theatre, this staged presentation of The West Wing’s “Hartsfield’s Landing” episode stars core cast members along...

An Evening with Alan Menken
2020
as Himself
The Walt Disney Family Museum is delighted to host Oscar®-, Grammy®-, Tony®-, and Golden Globe®-winning composer and songwriter Alan Menken for an int...
Hamilton Sing-Along
2020
Follow the on-screen lyrics and sing along to your favorite songs as you watch "Hamilton."

Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
2020
An intimate discussion about the groundbreaking musical that has become a global phenomenon featuring Hamilton's creator, its director, and cast membe...

Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
2020
Writer
An intimate discussion about the groundbreaking musical that has become a global phenomenon featuring Hamilton's creator, its director, and cast membe...

Hamilton
2020
as Alexander Hamilton
Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America the...

The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
2020
as Self
Hamilton In-Depth is a roundtable discussion with Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo...

Hamilton
2020
Musical, Music Arranger, Lyricist
Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America the...

Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert
2020
as Self
Dwayne Johnson helps Global Citizen's campaign for COVID-19 therapeutics, tests and vaccines by hosting this special with guests and tons of performer...

Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
2020
as Self
Part of Sesame Workshop's "Caring for Each Other" Initiative, Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate offers families a moment of joy and connection in challen...

The Skywalker Legacy
2020
as Self
The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.

The Happy Accident
2020
as Himself
Embarks on a journey that traces the life and work of Antonio Martorell, a prolific plastic and multi-disciplinary artist in Puerto Rico. This film is...

We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
2020
as Self
This documentary follows the 15-year journey of the founding members of the improv hip-hop group Freestyle Love Supreme, as they reflect upon why this...

We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
2020
Producer
This documentary follows the 15-year journey of the founding members of the improv hip-hop group Freestyle Love Supreme, as they reflect upon why this...

Siempre, Luis
2020
as Self
A story that embodies the tenacity and passion of the American Dream, this documentary is a portrait of the pioneering activist Luis A. Miranda Jr. Lu...

Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado
2020
as Self
Once the world's most famous astrologer, Walter Mercado seeks to resurrect a forgotten legacy. Raised in the sugar cane fields of Puerto Rico, Walter ...

Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
2019
as Soldier (uncredited)
The surviving Resistance faces the First Order once again as the journey of Rey, Finn and Poe Dameron continues. With the power and knowledge of gener...

On Broadway
2019
as Self (archive footage)
An all-star cast tells the inside story of the Broadway theater, and how it came back from the brink thanks to innovative work, a new attention to inc...

Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
2019
as Himself
The origin story behind one of Broadway's most beloved musicals, Fiddler on The Roof, and its creative roots in early 1960s New York, when "tradition"...

My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres
2019
as Cactus (voice)
In this multimedia comedy show, Torres explores his favorite shapes, which include a plexiglass square, a triangle, an oval that wishes he were a circ...

Salman Rushdie: Death on a Trail
2019
as Lin-Manuel Miranda (archive footage)
An intimate portrait, in his own words, of the Indian writer Salman Rushdie, author of The Satanic Verses (1988), thirty years after the fatwa uttered...

Mary Poppins Returns
2018
as Jack
Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.

The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
2018
as Self
Join singer, songwriter and Dancing with the Stars: Juniors host Jordan Fisher and Modern Family's Sarah Hyland as they host the magical two-hour even...

Mary Poppins Returns: Behind the Magic
2018
as Self
Viewers are given an inside look at the making of "Mary Poppins Returns," with interviews with stars Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda.

Rock Rubber 45s
2018
as Self
A cinematic odyssey exploring the connectivity of global basketball, sneaker, and music lifestyle through the firsthand lens of authentic NYC culture ...

Andrew Lloyd Webber: Tribute to a Superstar
2018
as Self
To celebrate Andrew Lloyd Webber's 70th birthday, NBC presents Andrew Lloyd Webber Tribute to a Superstar March 28 at 10 PM ET. The evening includes ...

Broadway: The Next Generation
2017
as Self
A look at the past, present and future of the Great White Way.

Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
2017
It’s the hit musical that changed Broadway forever and brought the genius of Lin Manuel Miranda to the attention of legions of fans across the world. ...

Speech & Debate
2017
as The Genie
Frustrated by the hypocrisy they see in their parents, teachers, and the entire school board, an unlikely trio set out to find a common truth and make...

Residente
2017
as Himself
After taking a DNA test, Latin America's most decorated artist – René Pérez (AKA Residente) – embarks on a global adventure to trace the footsteps of ...

Millennials: The Musical
2016
as Self
The Rock & Lin-Manuel Miranda present "Millennials: The Musical," a loving satire of musical theater and millennial culture. It tells the surprisi...

Millennials: The Musical
2016
Producer
The Rock & Lin-Manuel Miranda present "Millennials: The Musical," a loving satire of musical theater and millennial culture. It tells the surprisi...

Moana
2016
as Additional Voices (voice)
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek ...

Moana
2016
Songs
In Ancient Polynesia, when a terrible curse incurred by Maui reaches an impetuous Chieftain's daughter's island, she answers the Ocean's call to seek ...

Hamilton's America
2016
as Self
This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilt...

Hamilton's America
2016
Executive Producer
This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilt...
Crossing the Line to Broadway
2015
as himself (Music and Lyrics)
A Fan Made Feature from the Director of 'Bring It On: A Tribute to Broadway' (Christopher D. Robinson) The epic journey of 'Bring It On' The Musical ...
This American Life: Live at BAM
2014
as Narrator
It’s This American Life’s wildest, most ambitious live show ever! Nearly 50 actors, singers, dancers, musicians and comedians joined Ira Glass onstage...
This American Life: Live at BAM
2014
Writer
It’s This American Life’s wildest, most ambitious live show ever! Nearly 50 actors, singers, dancers, musicians and comedians joined Ira Glass onstage...

21 Chump Street
2014
Book, Lyricist, Musical
At three high schools in Palm Beach County, Florida, several young police officers were sent undercover to pose as students, tasked with making drug a...

200 Cartas
2013
as Raul
Raul, a Puerto Rican born in New York, meets Maria, a young Puerto Rican woman visiting NY, one night. Struck by love at first sight, he travels to Pu...

The Polar Bears
2012
as Jak (voice)
One family of polar bears takes a journey across the arctic tundra that they call home. You'll see the Coca-Cola Polar Bears as you've never seen them...

The Odd Life of Timothy Green
2012
as Reggie
A childless couple bury a box in their backyard, containing all of their wishes for an infant. Soon, a child is born, though Timothy Green is not all ...

A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
2011
as Self
A documentary with stars from the original cast.

Celebrity Habla
2009
as Self
See what celebrated Latino actors, newsmakers and a musical legend have to say about being Latino in the U.S. in this sixth installment in the award-w...

In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
2009
as Self
Making it in New York City is tough. Few get the chance to live out their dreams, and the cast and crew of In the Heights know this all too well. Th...

Britney: For the Record
2008
as Self
An introspective documentary which chronicles pop music queen Britney Spears' return to the spotlight after her much-publicized professional and perso...
The Making Of
N/A
Long-married filmmakers have cast overemotional actors to portray their younger selves in the story of their great love. Unfortunately, by the time sh...
Molina
N/A
Producer
Based on the New York Times best-selling autobiographical book Molina: The Story of the Father Who Raised an Unlikely Baseball Dynasty.