Luis A. Miranda Jr.
Biography
Luis Antonio Miranda Concepción (born August 23, 1954) is a Puerto Rican political strategist, philanthropist, advocacy consultant, and author of Relentless: My Story of the Latino Spirit That Is Transforming America. Description above from the Wikipedia article Luis A. Miranda Jr., licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Known For & Full Filmography7 Titles
Drama Series - 2017, 16 episodes • as Manny
A Los Angeles S.W.A.T. sergeant is assigned to lead a highly skilled unit in the community where he grew up. Torn between loyalty to the streets, where the cops are sometimes the enemy, and allegiance to his brothers in blue, he strategically straddles the two worlds.
Drama Series - 2019, 16 episodes • as Self
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.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Man in Street (uncredited)
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.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Building Concierge
On the brink of turning 30, a promising theater composer navigates love, friendship and the pressure to create something great before time runs out.
Movie - 2021, 2h 15m • as Self - Civic Leader
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.
Movie - 2020, 2h 15m • as Self
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.
Movie - 2022, 2h 15m • as Self
A Case For Kindness is a journey to understand the true nature of Kindness, making a case for why it is our best way forward as a society. The film will examine different themes of kindness while exploring various stories, cultures and conversations. We thread the themes of bullying, hate, mental health, racial injustice, food insecurity and climate change. We interview experts, leading authorities and find real life moments to build the case that inspires humanity to adopt Kindness.