Birthday:
01-16-1980
(45 years)
Birthplace:
Manhattan, New York City, New York, USA
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 (2005) and Hamilton (2015), as well as the soundtracks for the animated films Moana (2016), Vivo, and Encanto (both 2021). He has received numerous accolades, including a Pulitzer Prize, three Tony Awards, two Laurence Olivier Awards, two Primetime Emmy Awards, five Grammy Awards, and nominations for two Academy Awards. He received the Kennedy Center Honors in 2018.
Miranda made his Broadway debut in 2008, writing the music and lyrics for and starring in In the Heights, which won the Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Original Score and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. It was later adapted as a 2021 film of the same name. Miranda returned to Broadway in 2015, writing the script, music, and lyrics for and starring in the musical Hamilton, which was praised by critics and became a widespread cultural phenomenon. Hamilton won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, was nominated for a record 16 Tony Awards, and won 11, including Miranda's first win for the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical. The Hamilton cast recording spent 10 weeks atop Billboard's Top Rap Albums chart and became the eleventh-biggest album of the 2010s.
A frequent collaborator of the Walt Disney Company, Miranda has written original songs for the studio. He earned two Academy Awards for Best Original Song nominations for "How Far I'll Go" and "Dos Oruguitas" from Moana and Encanto. Encanto's song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" broke various records. It marked Miranda's first number-one song on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles charts. He starred as Jack in the musical fantasy Mary Poppins Returns (2018), for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. He received a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance in the Disney+ live stage recording of Hamilton, released in 2020. Miranda debuted as a film director with Tick, Tick...Boom! (2021).
His television work includes recurring roles on The Electric Company (2009–2010) and His Dark Materials (2019–2022). Miranda hosted Saturday Night Live in 2016 and had a guest role on Curb Your Enthusiasm in 2018; he was nominated twice for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. He has been politically active on behalf of Puerto Rico. Miranda met with politicians in 2016 to speak out in favour of debt relief for Puerto Rico. He raised funds for rescue efforts and disaster relief after Hurricane Maria in 2017.
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Miranda made his Broadway debut in 2008, writing the music and lyrics for and starring in In the Heights, which won the Tony Awards for Best Musical and Best Original Score and the Grammy Award for Best Musical Theater Album. It was later adapted as a 2021 film of the same name. Miranda returned to Broadway in 2015, writing the script, music, and lyrics for and starring in the musical Hamilton, which was praised by critics and became a widespread cultural phenomenon. Hamilton won the Pulitzer Prize for Drama, was nominated for a record 16 Tony Awards, and won 11, including Miranda's first win for the Tony Award for Best Book of a Musical. The Hamilton cast recording spent 10 weeks atop Billboard's Top Rap Albums chart and became the eleventh-biggest album of the 2010s.
A frequent collaborator of the Walt Disney Company, Miranda has written original songs for the studio. He earned two Academy Awards for Best Original Song nominations for "How Far I'll Go" and "Dos Oruguitas" from Moana and Encanto. Encanto's song "We Don't Talk About Bruno" broke various records. It marked Miranda's first number-one song on the US Billboard Hot 100 and the UK Singles charts. He starred as Jack in the musical fantasy Mary Poppins Returns (2018), for which he was nominated for a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy. He received a Golden Globe and Primetime Emmy Award nomination for his performance in the Disney+ live stage recording of Hamilton, released in 2020. Miranda debuted as a film director with Tick, Tick...Boom! (2021).
His television work includes recurring roles on The Electric Company (2009–2010) and His Dark Materials (2019–2022). Miranda hosted Saturday Night Live in 2016 and had a guest role on Curb Your Enthusiasm in 2018; he was nominated twice for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Guest Actor in a Comedy Series. He has been politically active on behalf of Puerto Rico. Miranda met with politicians in 2016 to speak out in favour of debt relief for Puerto Rico. He raised funds for rescue efforts and disaster relief after Hurricane Maria in 2017.
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Moana
Act like Additional Voices (voice)
event2016 star_border 7.6
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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 out the demigod to set things right.
tick, tick... BOOM!
Act like Diner Manager (uncredited)
event2021 star_border 7.6
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On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.
In The Room: Leigh Sales with Lin-Manuel Miranda
Act like Self
event2023
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Leigh Sales interviews Hamilton creator and Broadway superstar Lin-Manuel Miranda in front of 2000 Australian super fans.
2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony
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event2021 star_border 7
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Filmed at the Rocket Mortgage Fieldhouse in Cleveland, Ohio, the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony honors inductees: Tina Turner, Carole King, The Go-Go's, JAY-Z, Foo Fighters, and Todd Rundgren; along with Kraftwerk, Charley Patton and Gil Scott-Heron; LL Cool J, Billy Preston and Randy Rhoads; Clarence Avant for the Ahmet Ertegun Award. The special music event also features a host of all-star presenters, performers, and special guests, including Angela Bassett, Christina Aguilera, Mickey Guyton, H.E.R., Keith Urban, Taylor Swift, Jennifer Hudson, Drew Barrymore, Paul McCartney, Lionel Richie, and many others.
Reopening: The Broadway Revival
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event2022
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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 to turn the lights back on after its longest hiatus in history due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
Betty White: A Celebration
Act like Self
event2022 star_border 8
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A documentary focusing on the life of actress and comedian Betty White.
Honoring a Broadway Legacy: Behind the Scenes of tick, tick...Boom!
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event2022 star_border 7.8
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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 award-winning biopic tells the story of the late Tony Award®-winning legend Jonathan Larson, an artist at a crossroads desperate to tell his story.
On Broadway
Act like Self (archive footage)
event2019 star_border 8.7
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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 inclusion and a sometimes uneasy balance between art and commerce. Legends of the stage and screen—including Helen Mirren, Christine Baranski, August Wilson, James Corden, Alec Baldwin, John Lithgow, Viola Davis, Hugh Jackman and Ian McKellen—take us behind the scenes of Broadway's most groundbreaking and beloved shows, from A Chorus Line to Hamilton. Iconic performances by Lin Manuel Miranda, Patti LuPone, Bernadette Peters, James Earl Jones and Mandy Patinkin lead the way on a hurly burly ride through Times Square, once again the main street of American show business in this documentary directed by Academy-Award nominee Oren Jacoby.
Global Goal: Unite for Our Future | The Concert
Act like Self
event2020
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Dwayne Johnson helps Global Citizen's campaign for COVID-19 therapeutics, tests and vaccines by hosting this special with guests and tons of performers.
A Place for Us: West Side Story's Legacy
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event2011
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A documentary with stars from the original cast.
Platinum Party at the Palace
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event2022 star_border 6
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The third day of the platinum jubilee celebrations continues with a spectacular evening of entertainment. The concert at Buckingham Palace features a glittering array of global stars and performers from the worlds of music and dance to celebrate 70 years of HM the Queen’s reign. As darkness falls, stunning projections illuminate the palace during the performances.
Keeping Company with Sondheim
Act like Self
event2022 star_border 9
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Filmed over two years, this new documentary takes an exclusive inside look at Tony-winning director Marianne Elliott’s creative process of bringing a reimagined gender-swapped production of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical Company to Broadway during the COVID-19 pandemic. Featuring rehearsal and performance footage, plus new interviews with Elliott, Sondheim, Katrina Lenk, Patti LuPone and members of the original 1970 cast, the broadcast tells the story of the show’s Broadway debut in a city on the verge of bankruptcy to its reimagination 50 years later as both Broadway and New York City emerge from one of the greatest crises in contemporary history.
Celebrity Habla
Act like Self
event2009
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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-winning documentary series.
Broadway Rising
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event2022 star_border 7.2
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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 week. During the pandemic, over 96,000 people lost their jobs and an entire ecosystem of small businesses were brought to a standstill. Broadway Rising tells the story of the broadway community and its harrowing journey back to the stage following the COVID-19 shutdown. This feature documentary brings everyone into the spotlight - from the costume makers to the ushers to the producers to the stars.
Disney 100: A Century of Dreams – A Special Edition of 20/20
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event2023 star_border 6.5
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Commemorating the 100th anniversary of the entertainment company with interviews, rare footage and photos, and never-before-heard stories from those who built the Disney legend; a look inside Disney's newest attraction.
Dick Van Dyke: 98 Years of Magic
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event2023 star_border 7.5
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CBS presents DICK VAN DYKE 98 YEARS OF MAGIC, an unforgettable special celebrating the legendary career of the iconic entertainer for his 98th birthday.
Weird: The Al Yankovic Story
Act like Doctor
event2022 star_border 6.7
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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 celebrity love affairs and famously depraved lifestyle, this biopic takes audiences on a truly unbelievable journey through Yankovic’s life and career, from gifted child prodigy to the greatest musical legend of all time.
Crossing the Line to Broadway
Act like himself (Music and Lyrics)
event2015 star_border 7
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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 making it's Broadway debut in celebration of it's upcoming Broadway Anniversary month (August 1, 2015)
Broadway: The Next Generation
Act like Self
event2017 star_border 10
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A look at the past, present and future of the Great White Way.
Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl
Act like Self - Host
event2022 star_border 7
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Step into Casa Madrigal for a special concert spectacular as the original voice cast of Disney Animation's Oscar®-winning "Encanto," Stephanie Beatriz, Adassa, Carolina Gaitán, Jessica Darrow, Diane Guerrero, Mauro Castillo, Angie Cepeda and Olga Merediz, along with special guests including Colombian superstar Carlos Vives, reunites for "Encanto at the Hollywood Bowl." This unprecedented concert experience gives you a front-row seat to the musical extravaganza celebrating the global phenomenon.
Satisfied
Act like Self
event2024
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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 musical Hamilton.
This American Life: Live at BAM
Act like Narrator
event2014 star_border 8.1
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It’s This American Life’s wildest, most ambitious live show ever! Nearly 50 actors, singers, dancers, musicians and comedians joined Ira Glass onstage at the Brooklyn Academy of Music's Opera House on June 7th, 2014 to try some things they'd never tried before. The result? Journalism turned into opera, into plays, into a Broadway musical. Comedy from Mike Birbiglia, and SNL’s Sasheer Zamata. Songs from Stephin Merritt of the Magnetic Fields. Dance from Monica Bill Barnes & Company.
Mary Poppins Returns
Act like Jack
event2018 star_border 6.5
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Mary Poppins returns to the Banks family and helps them evade grave dangers by taking them on magical, musical adventures.
200 Cartas
Act like Raul
event2013 star_border 6.2
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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 Puerto Rico in search of this beautiful girl.
The Happy Accident
Act like Himself
event2020
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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 a dance between the director (Paloma Suau) and the portraitist while portraying each other. More than a documentary, this film is an experiment of a director trying to reconnect with her creative voice.
Millennials: The Musical
Act like Himself
event2016 star_border 6.8
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The Rock & Lin-Manuel Miranda present "Millennials: The Musical," a loving satire of musical theater and millennial culture. It tells the surprisingly uplifting story of a privileged Brooklynite, Crystal, whose world comes crumbling down when she loses her phone.
The Odd Life of Timothy Green
Act like Reggie
event2012 star_border 7
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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 that he appears.
Residente
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event2017 star_border 6.8
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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 his ancestors and record his latest album.
Speech & Debate
Act like The Genie
event2017 star_border 6
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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 their voices heard as they revive a defunct school club and take on the world.
Hamilton: One Shot to Broadway
event2017 star_border 6.7
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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. A story of how a group of mavericks made an unlikely marriage of hip-hop and history to create the biggest show in America…and are getting ready to conquer the world. Featuring interviews with Miranda, as well as the cast and crew of Hamilton.
The Polar Bears
Act like Jak (voice)
event2012 star_border 6.3
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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 before...
Britney: For the Record
Act like Self
event2008 star_border 7.6
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An introspective documentary which chronicles pop music queen Britney Spears' return to the spotlight after her much-publicized professional and personal struggles. Honest, raw and revealing, the one-hour special shares some of Spears' most intimate moments in the span of 60 days, and gives fans an inside look at Britney in the recording studio and on set filming the music videos for one of music's most triumphant comebacks.
21 Chump Street
Act like Narrator
event2014 star_border 8.3
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The true story of Justin Laboy, a high school student who falls in love with new girl Naomi, who is actually an undercover cop.
Andrew Lloyd Webber: Tribute to a Superstar
Act like Self
event2018 star_border 6
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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 conversation and reflection with Lloyd Webber along with Sunset Boulevard Tony winner Glenn Close; John Legend, who will play the title role in Jesus Christ Superstar Live in Concert April 1 on NBC; Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda; and the Young People’s Chorus of New York City. Read: JOHN LEGEND, SARA BAREILLES, AND MORE ON WHAT TO EXPECT FROM JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR LIVE IN CONCERT Lloyd Webber, who is currently represented on Broadway with The Phantom of the Opera and School of Rock, is also the composer of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Evita, and Cats. SEE WHAT IS COMING TO BROADWAY IN THE NEAR FUTURE
Rock Rubber 45s
Act like Self
event2018
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A cinematic odyssey exploring the connectivity of global basketball, sneaker, and music lifestyle through the firsthand lens of authentic NYC culture orchestrator Bobbito García. The film explores García’s youth dealing with mistreatment, educational quandaries, identity, and loss as well as his ascension to self-determination as an adult freelance creative.
Hamilton
Act like Alexander Hamilton
event2020 star_border 8.2
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Presenting the tale of American founding father Alexander Hamilton, this filmed version of the original Broadway smash hit is the story of America then, told by America now.
Mary Poppins Returns: Behind the Magic
Act like Self
event2018 star_border 6.2
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Viewers are given an inside look at the making of "Mary Poppins Returns," with interviews with stars Emily Blunt and Lin-Manuel Miranda.
The Wonderful World of Disney: Magical Holiday Celebration
Act like Self
event2018
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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 event from the Walt Disney World Resort and Disneyland Resort. Joined by Disneyland host Jesse Palmer, Disney Parks and ABC will kick off the holiday season in a way only Disney can, showcasing incredible music performances, special appearances and some unforgettable Disney magic moments including an extraordinary castle lighting spectacular.
Fiddler: A Miracle of Miracles
Act like Himself
event2019 star_border 6.5
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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" was on the wane as gender roles, sexuality, race relations and religion were evolving.
In the Heights
Act like Piragüero
event2021 star_border 7.2
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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 Heights.
My Favorite Shapes by Julio Torres
Act like Cactus (voice)
event2019 star_border 7
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In this multimedia comedy show, Torres explores his favorite shapes, which include a plexiglass square, a triangle, an oval that wishes he were a circle, a self-conscious cactus and a Ferrero Rocher chocolate that Julio is mad at because she left her little skirt at home. The objects are presented via an industrial conveyer belt and serve as a jumping-off point for fantastical stories, anecdotes and jokes.
We Are Freestyle Love Supreme
Act like Self
event2020 star_border 7.4
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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 show remains such an important piece of their personal, creative, and professional history–from the basement of the Drama Bookshop in NYC to the Broadway stage.
Siempre, Luis
Act like Self
event2020 star_border 6.3
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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. Luis is a decades-long fighter for Latino communities, a key player in the New York and national political arena, and a loving father of three – including the award-winning composer, lyricist and actor, Lin-Manuel Miranda.
Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker
Act like Soldier (uncredited)
event2019 star_border 6.3
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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 generations behind them, the final battle begins.
Salman Rushdie: Death on a Trail
Act like Lin-Manuel Miranda (archive footage)
event2019 star_border 6.6
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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 by the Iranian Ayatollah Khomeini: his youth in multicultural Bombay, his life in England, his many years of forced hiding, his thoughts on President Trump's United States of America.
The Skywalker Legacy
Act like Self
event2020 star_border 7.7
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The story lives forever in this feature-length documentary that charts the making of Star Wars: The Rise of Skywalker.
Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate
Act like Self
event2020 star_border 5
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Part of Sesame Workshop's "Caring for Each Other" Initiative, Sesame Street: Elmo's Playdate offers families a moment of joy and connection in challenging times.
Take Me to the World: A Sondheim 90th Birthday Celebration
Act like Self - Performer
event2020 star_border 7.6
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To celebrate the 90th birthday of Broadway songwriting great Stephen Sondheim, an A-list group of performers sing songs of inspiration from his songbook in a concert event filmed in their homes. Hosted and co-produced by Raúl Esparza, the acclaimed one-night-only event was created as a benefit for ASTEP (Artists Striving to End Poverty).
Hamilton: History Has Its Eyes On You
event2020 star_border 7
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An intimate discussion about the groundbreaking musical that has become a global phenomenon featuring Hamilton's creator, its director, and cast members of the original Broadway production. A Harvard Historian also shares insight on the historical relevance and accuracy of the production.
Mucho Mucho Amor: The Legend of Walter Mercado
Act like Self
event2020 star_border 7.3
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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 grew up to become a gender non-conforming, cape-wearing psychic whose televised horoscopes reached 120 million viewers a day for decades before he mysteriously disappeared.
Hamilton's America
Act like Self
event2016 star_border 6.8
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This documentary delves deeper into the creation of the Hamilton musical, revealing Lin-Manuel Miranda's process of absorbing and then adapting Hamilton's epic story into ground-breaking musical theater.
The Undefeated Presents: Hamilton In-Depth
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event2020 star_border 7
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Hamilton In-Depth is a roundtable discussion with Tony winners Lin-Manuel Miranda, Renée Elise Goldsberry, Leslie Odom Jr., Daveed Diggs, Phillipa Soo, Christopher Jackson, Okieriete Onaodowan, Anthony Ramos, Jasmine Cephas Jones and director Thomas Kail. Hosted by The Undefeated’s Kelley Carter, this special was done in promotion of Hamilton.
In the Heights: Chasing Broadway Dreams
Act like Self
event2009 star_border 10
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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. This young, diverse group of relatively unknown artists and performers dreamed of making it on Broadway, but are well aware that a new original musical set outside a bodega in the Latino neighborhood of Washington Heights is a highly risky proposition. It took eight years in all, but they succeeded beyond their wildest expectations, winning four Tony Awards along the way, including Best Musical and Best Score for a Musical. This documentary chronicles the personal stories of composer/lyricist Lin-Manuel Miranda and the cast of In the Heights in the months leading up to its 2008 opening night.
The Making Of
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Long-married filmmakers have cast overemotional actors to portray their younger selves in the story of their great love. Unfortunately, by the time shooting begins, their fabled marriage is unraveling. The filmmakers want to make a hit; the actors want to tell the true story. Whose version really is the truth? And how do they distinguish between real love and movie love when their lives and their work become hopelessly intertwined?
A West Wing Special to Benefit When We All Vote
Act like Self
event2020 star_border 8.1
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Taped at Los Angeles’ iconic Orpheum Theatre, this staged presentation of The West Wing’s “Hartsfield’s Landing” episode stars core cast members along with special guest stars. Act Breaks feature commentary from former First Lady Michelle Obama, President Bill Clinton and Lin-Manuel Miranda who share messages about the vital importance of making our voices heard in every election.
An Evening with Alan Menken
Act like Himself
event2020
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The Walt Disney Family Museum is delighted to host Oscar®-, Grammy®-, Tony®-, and Golden Globe®-winning composer and songwriter Alan Menken for an intimate evening of music and storytelling. Streamed live on Thursday, August 6th, 2020. A free performance by Menken, showcasing some of his legendary Disney songs, “Under the Sea,” “A Whole New World,” and “Be Our Guest,” and other celebrated classics from his films and Broadway musicals. During the live performance, Menken will be joined by his friend and acclaimed composer and actor, Lin-Manuel Miranda, with whom he is currently writing new music for a liveaction reimagining of The Little Mermaid.
Rita Moreno: Just a Girl Who Decided to Go for It
Act like Self
event2021 star_border 7.4
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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. Over a seventy year career, she has paved the way for Hispanic-American performers by refusing to be pigeonholed into one-dimensional stereotypes.
The Candlenights 2020 Special
Act like Self
event2020
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This pre-taped extravaganza features video segments from MBMBaM, Sawbones, Shmanners, Wonderful, Still Buffering, and Neat!, as well as appearances from special guests!
Celebrating America
Act like Self
event2021 star_border 6.5
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Inauguration Day special showcasing the American people’s resilience, heroism, and unified commitment to coming together as a nation to heal and rebuild.
Roll Up Your Sleeves
Act like Self
event2021 star_border 7.5
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This variety special aims to educate viewers, raise awareness and dispel concerns surrounding the COVID-19 vaccines, all with the goal of increasing vaccination rates to put an end to the pandemic.
Vivo
Act like Vivo (voice)
event2021 star_border 7.3
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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)
Act like Self
event2021 star_border 7.6
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During the same summer as Woodstock, over 300,000 people attended the Harlem Cultural Festival, celebrating African American music and culture, and promoting Black pride and unity. The footage from the festival sat in a basement, unseen for over 50 years, keeping this incredible event in America's history lost — until now.
The Untold Story of Mary Poppins: A Special Edition of 20/20
Act like Self
event2024 star_border 5.7
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ABC takes viewers on a magical journey to celebrate the 60th anniversary of one of Walt Disney’s most beloved films.
The Sopranos
Act like Bellman (1 ep.)
event1999 star_border 8.7
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The story of New Jersey-based Italian-American mobster Tony Soprano and the difficulties he faces as he tries to balance the conflicting requirements of his home life and the criminal organization he heads. Those difficulties are often highlighted through his ongoing professional relationship with psychiatrist Jennifer Melfi. The show features Tony's family members and Mafia associates in prominent roles and story arcs, most notably his wife Carmela and his cousin and protégé Christopher Moltisanti.
DuckTales
Act like Sheriff Marshall Cabrera (voice) (1 ep.)
event2017 star_border 7.8
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The adventures of billionaire Scrooge McDuck and his nephews Huey, Dewey and Louie, their famous uncle Donald Duck, pilot extraordinaire Launchpad, Mrs. Beakly, Webby and Roboduck. Adventures and hidden treasures are everywhere, in their hometown Duckburg and all around the world.
Dear...
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2020 star_border 5
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An inventive and cinematic approach to biographies of the most iconic figures in society today by using letters written by those whose lives have been changed through their work.
Tamron Hall
Act like Self - Guest (1 ep.)
event2019 star_border 5.1
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Former news host and journalist Tamron Hall discusses all things topical and engages those she interviews in thorough meaningful and entertaining conversations.
Drunk History
Act like Himself (1 ep.)
event2013 star_border 6.8
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Historical reenactments from A-list talent as told by inebriated storytellers. A unique take on the familiar and less familiar people and events from America’s great past as great moments in history are retold with unforgettable results.
The Daily Show
Act like Self (2 ep.)
event1996 star_border 6.4
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The World's Fakest News Team tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and pop culture.
The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
(1 ep.)
event2015 star_border 6.5
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Stephen Colbert brings his signature satire and comedy to The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, the #1 show in late night, where he talks with an eclectic mix of guests about what is new and relevant in the worlds of politics, entertainment, business, music, technology, and more. Featuring bandleader Jon Batiste with his band Stay Human, the Emmy Award-nominated show is broadcast from the historic Ed Sullivan Theater. Stephen Colbert, Chris Licht, Tom Purcell, and Jon Stewart are executive producers. Barry Julien and Denise Rehrig serve as co-executive producers.must watch
We the People
Act like (voice) (10 ep.)
event2021 star_border 6.7
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Learn the basics of rights and citizenship with upbeat songs by popular artists like Janelle Monáe, H.E.R., Adam Lambert, Brandi Carlile and more.
Tony Awards
Act like Self - Winner (1 ep.)
event1956 star_border 4.6
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The Antoinette Perry Award for Excellence in Theatre, more commonly known as a Tony Award, recognizes achievement in live Broadway theatre. The awards are presented by the American Theatre Wing and The Broadway League at an annual ceremony in New York City. The awards are given for Broadway productions and performances, and an award is given for regional theatre.
Kids' Choice Awards
Act like Self - Presenter (1 ep.)
event1987 star_border 9.1
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Honoring the year's biggest in television, film, music, and sports as voted by viewers worldwide of Nickelodeon networks. Winners receive a hollow orange blimp figurine which also functions as a kaleidoscope.
Late Night with Seth Meyers
Act like Self (2 ep.)
event2014 star_border 5.4
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Seth Meyers, who is "Saturday Night Live’s" longest serving anchor on the show’s wildly popular "Weekend Update," takes over as host of NBC’s "Late Night" — home to A-list celebrity guests, memorable comedy and the best in musical talent. As the Emmy Award-winning head writer for "SNL," Meyers has established a reputation for sharp wit and perfectly timed comedy, and has gained fame for his spot-on jokes and satire. Meyers takes his departure from "SNL" to his new post at "Late Night," as Jimmy Fallon moves to "The Tonight Show".
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2014 star_border 7.9
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A half-hour satirical look at the week in news, politics and current events.
Modern Family
Act like Guillermo (1 ep.)
event2009 star_border 7.9
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The Pritchett-Dunphy-Tucker clan is a wonderfully large and blended family. They give us an honest and often hilarious look into the sometimes warm, sometimes twisted, embrace of the modern family.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Act like Self (2 ep.)
event2014 star_border 5.8
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After Jay Leno's second retirement from the program, Jimmy Fallon stepped in as his permanent replacement. After 42 years in Los Angeles the program was brought back to New York.
Take 5 with Zan Rowe
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2022 star_border 3
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You can learn a lot about someone from their mixtape. Icons in music and screen join Zan Rowe to delve deep into intimate moments in their lives, sharing songs that have made them who they are today.
Big Mouth
Act like Puerto Rican Pubic Hair (voice) (1 ep.)
event2017 star_border 7.7
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Teenage friends find their lives upended by the wonders and horrors of puberty in this edgy comedy from real-life pals Nick Kroll and Andrew Goldberg.
House
Act like Juan 'Alvie' Alvarez (2 ep.)
event2004 star_border 8.6
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Dr. Gregory House, a drug-addicted, unconventional, misanthropic medical genius, leads a team of diagnosticians at the fictional Princeton–Plainsboro Teaching Hospital in New Jersey.
The Kelly Clarkson Show
Act like Self (2 ep.)
event2019 star_border 6.2
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Kelly Clarkson presents the biggest newsmakers and names in film, television and music; as well as emerging new talent and everyday people who are beacons of hope in their communities.
My Brother, My Brother and Me
Act like Himself/Narrator (1 ep.)
event2017 star_border 8.5
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The McElroy brothers are not experts, and their advice should never be followed. Justin, Travis, and Griffin are three brothers from Huntington, West Virginia who have turned their popular comedy podcast into an advice show that frequently spins out of control and barely offers any advice.
Bluey
Act like Major Tom (voice) (1 ep.)
event2018 star_border 8.6
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Bluey is an inexhaustible six year-old Blue Heeler dog, who loves to play and turns everyday family life into extraordinary adventures, developing her imagination as well as her mental, physical and emotional resilience.
Percy Jackson and the Olympians
Act like Hermes (1 ep.)
event2023 star_border 7.4
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Percy Jackson is on a dangerous quest. Outrunning monsters and outwitting gods, he must journey across America to return Zeus' master bolt and stop an all-out war. With the help of his quest mates Annabeth and Grover, Percy's journey will lead him closer to the answers he seeks: how to fit into a world where he feels out of place, and find out who he's destined to be.
Do No Harm
Act like Dr. Ruben Marcado (13 ep.)
event2013 star_border 6.2
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Jason Cole, a brilliant neurosurgeon has to battle with his own alter-ego, Ian Price, in order to live a normal life in this modern take on Jekyll and Hyde.
Bartlett
Act like Jesus (1 ep.)
event2018
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Struggling creative director Roger Newhouse has just 10 hours to turn his life around in a comedic satire set in that vast gray area between fraud and re-invention known as advertising.
Saturday Night Live
Act like Self - Host (1 ep.)
event1975 star_border 6.9
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A late-night live television sketch comedy and variety show created by Lorne Michaels. The show's comedy sketches, which parody contemporary culture and politics, are performed by a large and varying cast of repertory and newer cast members. Each episode is hosted by a celebrity guest, who usually delivers an opening monologue and performs in sketches with the cast, and features performances by a musical guest.
Brooklyn Nine-Nine
Act like David Santiago (1 ep.)
event2013 star_border 8.2
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A single-camera ensemble comedy following the lives of an eclectic group of detectives in a New York precinct, including one slacker who is forced to shape up when he gets a new boss.
Billy on the Street
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2011 star_border 6.6
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Comedian Billy Eichner, unfiltered and unapologetic, hits the streets of New York City to test unsuspecting strangers on their knowledge of music and pop culture. With microphone in hand and money in tow, Eichner gives contestants the chance to win cash by answering a series of hilarious and spontaneous questions. The catch? The final round is subjective - Don't agree with Billy? You lose.
Disney's Fairy Tale Weddings
Act like Himself - Special Guest (1 ep.)
event2017 star_border 7.2
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A behind-the-scenes look at some of the most spectacular weddings and engagements at Disney Destinations around the globe.
Stars in the House
Act like Self - Special Guest (1 ep.)
event2020
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In the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic and theatres across the world closing their curtains indefinitely, SiriusXM host Seth Rudetsky and his husband, producer James Wesley have created Stars in the House, a daily live streamed series to support The Actors Fund and its services.
Smash
Act like Lin-Manuel Miranda (1 ep.)
event2012 star_border 6.5
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A songwriting duo tries to create a hit with a Broadway musical based on the life of Marilyn Monroe.
BoJack Horseman
Act like Crackerjack Sugarman (voice) (2 ep.)
event2014 star_border 8.6
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Meet the most beloved sitcom horse of the '90s , 20 years later. He's a curmudgeon with a heart of...not quite gold...but something like gold. Copper?
How I Met Your Mother
Act like Gus (1 ep.)
event2005 star_border 8.1
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A father recounts to his children - through a series of flashbacks - the journey he and his four best friends took leading up to him meeting their mother.
The Graham Norton Show
Act like Self (2 ep.)
event2007 star_border 7.2
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Each week celebrity guests join Irish comedian Graham Norton to discuss what's being going on around the world that week. The guests poke fun and share their opinions on the main news stories. Graham is often joined by a band or artist to play the show out.
Jam Van
(1 ep.)
event2023
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Jam Van is an animated series aimed at kids that follows the exploits of Anne and Lamb as they drive across the country and hang out with some of the biggest names in contemporary music - all of whom have a song to perform. Special guest stars include Boyz II Men, Sheryl Crow, Lin-Manuel Miranda, and many more!
The Oscars
Act like Self (2 ep.)
event1953 star_border 7
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An annual American awards ceremony honoring cinematic achievements in the film industry. The various category winners are awarded a copy of a statuette, officially the Academy Award of Merit, that is better known by its nickname Oscar.
Some Good News
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2020 star_border 6.1
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John Krasinski highlights some good news from around the world.
One Day at a Time
Act like Juanito (1 ep.)
event2017 star_border 7.8
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In a reimagining of the TV classic, a newly single Latina mother raises her teen daughter and tween son with the "help" of her old-school mom.
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Act like Lin-Manuel Miranda (2 ep.)
event2000 star_border 8
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The off-kilter, unscripted comic vision of Larry David, who plays himself in a parallel universe in which he can't seem to do anything right, and, by his standards, neither can anyone else.
His Dark Materials
Act like Lee Scoresby (13 ep.)
event2019 star_border 7.9
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Lyra is an orphan who lives in a parallel universe in which science, theology and magic are entwined. Her search for a kidnapped friend uncovers a sinister plot involving stolen children and turns into a quest to understand a mysterious phenomenon called Dust. She is later joined on her journey by Will, a boy who possesses a knife that can cut windows between worlds. As she learns the truth about her parents and her prophesied destiny, the two young people are caught up in a war against celestial powers that ranges across many worlds.
Song Exploder
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2020 star_border 7.4
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Get inspired as musicians dig deep into the creative process of songwriting and reveal their intimate thoughts in a series based on the hit podcast.
Conan
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2010 star_border 7
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A late night television talk show hosted by Conan O'Brien.
Charlie Rose
Act like Self - Guest (1 ep.)
event1991 star_border 5.6
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Acclaimed interviewer and Emmy-winning journalist Charlie Rose engages a wide range of guests, including philosophers, writers, politicians, athletes, entertainers, artists, business leaders, scientists, educators, and other newsmakers in one-on-one interviews and round-table discussions.
Variety Studio: Actors on Actors
Act like Self (1 ep.)
event2014 star_border 4.4
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PBS SoCal and Variety take you inside the biggest movies and TV shows of the past year through candid conversations with today's hottest actors. Hosted by Variety Film Awards Editor Clayton Davis and Variety Chief Correspondent Elizabeth Wagmeister, each episode brings together pairs of actors engaging in intimate one-on-one discussions about their craft and work.
Sherri
Act like Self - Guest (1 ep.)
event2022 star_border 4.2
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Sherri Shepherd, actress, comic, and Emmy Award-winning longtime co-host of "The View", appears before a live audience with a daily dose of pop culture, comedy, conversations, and daytime talk staples, including celebrity and human interest interviews.
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