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!
