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“I've had a little Hollywood experience, and there's nothing like the Disney story experience.”

Quote by Lin-Manuel Miranda

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Lin-Manuel Miranda

Lin-Manuel Miranda is an American composer, actor, and songwriter born on January 16, 1980, in New York City. He is renowned for blending hip-hop and traditional Broadway musical theater, creating a revolutionary style that transformed contemporary musical theater. His breakthrough works include the Tony-winning musicals 'In the Heights' and 'Hamilton,' the latter earning him numerous awards including Tony Awards, Grammy Awards, and the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He also composed songs for Disney's 'Moana.' As a Puerto Rican American, he is actively involved in relief efforts for Puerto Rico. more

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