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Lin-Manuel Miranda, actor
Actor

Lin-Manuel Miranda: Movies, Awards & Box Office

films
8
on screen
2018–2021
box office
$409M
nominations
4
average score
80
Born
January 16, 1980 (age 46)
Birthplace
New York City, U.S.
Citizenship
United States
Occupations
Songwriter, actor, singer, filmmaker, rapper, librettist
Years active
2002-present
Spouses
Vanessa Nadal
Children
2
Known for

The Best Lin-Manuel Miranda Movies

The highest-rated films Lin-Manuel Miranda is credited on, by the Movie Echo Score that blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact. Hamilton (2020) scores highest, at 86. The full ranking adds the biggest box office hits and the most awarded films.

Full ranking
Career at a glance

Lin-Manuel Miranda's Career in Numbers

Lin-Manuel Miranda's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Lin-Manuel Miranda works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Mary Poppins Returns (2018) to In the Heights (2021), and the 2020s were the busiest decade.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Movies by Decade

  1. 2010s 2
  2. 2020s 4

The 2020s were Lin-Manuel Miranda's busiest decade, with 4 films.

Lin-Manuel Miranda Movies by Genre

  • Adventure 2
  • Drama 2
  • Biography 1
  • Documentary 1

Adventure is the genre Lin-Manuel Miranda has worked in most, with 2 films, ahead of drama (2).

Lin-Manuel Miranda Career Milestones

First film
Mary Poppins Returns 2018
Biggest box office hit
Mary Poppins Returns $363M worldwide
Best-rated film
Hamilton Movie Echo Score 86
Newest film
In the Heights 2021
8 credits

Lin-Manuel Miranda Filmography: Every Movie

Every film Lin-Manuel Miranda is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 80. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.

4 nominations

Lin-Manuel Miranda: Awards & Nominations

4 nominations across 3 award bodies, from 2019 to 2022. Every ceremony is listed newest first, with the category and the film.

All movie awards
  • Golden Globes logo Golden Globes 2 nominations
  • DGA Awards logo DGA Awards 1 nomination
  • Saturn Awards logo Saturn Awards 1 nomination
Biography

Who Is Lin-Manuel Miranda?

Lin-Manuel Miranda was born in New York City, U.S. in 1980 and is 46 years old. Credited on films since 2018, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.

Lin-Manuel Miranda (born January 16, 1980) is a multifaceted American artist distinguished for his work as a songwriter, actor, singer, filmmaker, rapper, and librettist. He achieved prominent success by creating Broadway musicals such as 'In the Heights' (2005) and 'Hamilton' (2015), and composing soundtracks for animated films like 'Moana' (2016), 'Vivo', and 'Encanto' (both 2021). Miranda's accolades include a Pulitzer Prize, three Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, and five Grammy Awards, with additional nominations for two Academy Awards. Notably, he was honored with the Kennedy Center Honors in 2018.

Miranda debuted on Broadway in 2008, writing and starring in 'In the Heights', which brought him widespread acclaim. Furthermore, his work on the musical 'Hamilton' sparked a cultural phenomenon, winning him numerous awards including the Pulitzer Prize for Drama. He has also collaborated extensively with the Walt Disney Company, contributing original songs for various projects and receiving Academy Award nominations for his work on the soundtracks of Moana and Encanto. In 2021, Miranda marked his directorial debut with 'Tick, Tick...Boom!'. Besides his work in film and theatre, Miranda's TV roles include recurring parts on 'The Electric Company' (2009 - 2010) and 'His Dark Materials' (2019 - 2022). He has been politically active, particularly advocating for Puerto Rico, his ancestral homeland.

Works with

Who Lin-Manuel Miranda Makes Movies With

The actors and directors Lin-Manuel Miranda shares the most films with. Chris Jackson comes first, with 3 films together, followed by Anthony Ramos (2).

FAQ

Lin-Manuel Miranda: Questions & Answers

How many movies Lin-Manuel Miranda has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.

How many movies has Lin-Manuel Miranda been in?

Lin-Manuel Miranda is credited on 8 films, from 2018 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.

What is Lin-Manuel Miranda's highest-grossing movie?

Mary Poppins Returns (2018) is Lin-Manuel Miranda's biggest box office hit, with $363M worldwide, ahead of In the Heights (2021) ($45.2M). Across every film with box office figures, Lin-Manuel Miranda's movies have made $409M.

Lin-Manuel Miranda's biggest hits

What is the best Lin-Manuel Miranda movie?

By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Lin-Manuel Miranda's best-rated film is Hamilton (2020) with a score of 86, followed by Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles (2019) (85).

Best Lin-Manuel Miranda movies, ranked

Has Lin-Manuel Miranda won an Oscar?

Lin-Manuel Miranda has not been nominated for an Oscar. Across every ceremony in the awards database, Lin-Manuel Miranda has 0 wins from 4 nominations.

How old is Lin-Manuel Miranda?

Lin-Manuel Miranda is 46 years old, born on January 16, 1980 in New York City, U.S..

What is Lin-Manuel Miranda's newest movie?

The most recent film on Lin-Manuel Miranda's filmography is Vivo (2021), in the role of Vivo.

Who does Lin-Manuel Miranda work with most often?

Lin-Manuel Miranda shares the most films with Chris Jackson (3 films), Anthony Ramos (2 films) and Marc Anthony (2 films).

The Best Lin-Manuel Miranda Movies, Ranked

Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 8 credits.

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