Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American actor, writer, composer, and rapper. He is best known for his Broadway stage show Hamilton, which he created and originated the titular role of Alexander Hamilton. A recording of the musical was released by Disney on July 3, 2020.
In 2015, Miranda (along with director J.J. Abrams) wrote and performed two songs for the film Star Wars: The Force Awakens. Miranda is one of the composers and songwriters for Walt Disney Animation Studios' 56th animated feature film, Moana, performing on "We Know the Way" and the end credits version of "You're Welcome" with Jordan Fisher. Miranda even played Jack in Mary Poppins Returns and voices Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera/GizmoDuck in the new DuckTales.
Disney Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Studio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | The Odd Life of Timothy Green | Reggie | Walt Disney Pictures |
| 2015 | Star Wars: The Force Awakens | Composer/Performer: "Jabba Flow" | Lucasfilm |
| 2016 | Moana | Composer/Songwriter/Performer | Walt Disney Animation Studios |
| 2017 | DuckTales | Fenton Crackshell-Cabrera/Gizmoduck | Disney Television Animation |
| 2018 | Mary Poppins Returns | Jack | Walt Disney Pictures |
| 2019 | Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker | Resistance Trooper | Lucasfilm |
| 2020 | Hamilton | Alexander Hamilton | Walt Disney Pictures |
| 2021 | Encanto | Songwriter | Walt Disney Animation Studios |
Disney Roles
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Gallery
Lin-Manuel Miranda at the premiere of Moana in November 2016.
Lin-Manuel Miranda speaks onstage at the 71st annual Tony Awards in June 2017.
Lin-Manuel Miranda visiting The Late Show with Stephen Colbert in October 2017.
Lin-Manuel Miranda at Mary Poppins Returns premiere in November 2018.
Lin-Manuel Miranda at his Hollywood Walk of Fame ceremony in December 2018.
Lin-Manuel Miranda speaks at the 2019 San Diego Comic Con.
Lin-Manuel Miranda speaks at the HBO segment at the 2019 Summer TCA Tour.
Lin-Manuel Miranda attending the 71st annual Emmy Awards in September 2019.
Trivia
- Miranda is a fan of The Little Mermaid. He even named his first son "Sebastian" after The Little Mermaid character of the same name.[1]
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