Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Anthony Ramos

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Anthony Ramos

Discover the career path of Anthony Ramos, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Anthony Ramos is an American actor and singer known for his work in musical theatre. He rose to prominence originating the dual roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in the Broadway hit Hamilton, winning a Grammy Award for his performance. He received a Primetime Emmy Award nomination for Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role for his performance in the filmed stage production of Hamilton in 2020. Ramos is a graduate of the American Musical and Dramatic Academy.

2011: Earned roles in musical productions

Beginning in 2011, Anthony Ramos earned roles in a variety of regional and touring musical productions.

2012: Played Usnavi de la Vega in In the Heights

In 2012, Anthony Ramos played Usnavi de la Vega in a production of In the Heights.

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June 7, 2014: Performed in 21 Chump Street

On June 7, 2014, Anthony Ramos played Justin Laboy in Lin-Manuel Miranda's short musical 21 Chump Street, a one-time performance recorded for This American Life.

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July 13, 2015: Hamilton on Broadway in previews

On July 13, 2015, the musical Hamilton, featuring Anthony Ramos in the dual role of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton, began previews on Broadway.

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August 6, 2015: Hamilton officially opens on Broadway

On August 6, 2015, Hamilton officially opened on Broadway, with Anthony Ramos playing the dual role of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton.

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2015: Appeared on the original Broadway cast recording of Hamilton

In 2015, Anthony Ramos appeared on the original Broadway cast recording of Hamilton, in the dual roles of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton.

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2015: Originated dual role in Hamilton

In 2015, Anthony Ramos originated the dual role of John Laurens and Philip Hamilton in Hamilton, for which he won a Grammy Award.

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September 2016: Cast in She's Gotta Have It

In September 2016, Anthony Ramos was cast as Mars Blackmon in Spike Lee's Netflix comedy-drama series She's Gotta Have It.

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November 20, 2016: Departure from Hamilton

On November 20, 2016, Anthony Ramos left the Broadway production of Hamilton.

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October 2017: Vocalist on Almost Like Praying

In October 2017, Anthony Ramos reunited with Lin-Manuel Miranda as one of the vocalists on Miranda's song "Almost Like Praying," a release to benefit Hurricane Maria victims.

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November 8, 2017: Release of two tracks from The Freedom EP

On November 8, 2017, Anthony Ramos released two tracks, "Freedom" and "Common Ground", from his first solo EP, titled The Freedom EP.

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January 20, 2018: Release of The Freedom EP

On January 20, 2018, Anthony Ramos released The Freedom EP, which included the previously released singles "Freedom" and "Common Ground", along with two new songs, "When The Bell Tolls" and "PRayer".

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2018: Supporting role in A Star Is Born

In 2018, Anthony Ramos played a supporting role in the film A Star Is Born.

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2018: Played Ramon in A Star Is Born remake

In 2018, Anthony Ramos played the role of Ramon in the remake of A Star Is Born.

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June 13, 2019: Signed with Republic Records

On June 13, 2019, Anthony Ramos signed with Republic Records.

October 25, 2019: Release of The Good & The Bad

On October 25, 2019, Anthony Ramos released his debut album, The Good & The Bad.

2020: Emmy Nomination

In 2020, Anthony Ramos received a nomination for the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Actor in a Supporting Role in a Limited Series or Movie for his performance in the 2020 stage recording of Hamilton.

April 2021: Cast in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

In April 2021, Anthony Ramos was cast in the lead role in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

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June 25, 2021: Release of Love and Lies

On June 25, 2021, Republic released Anthony Ramos's second album, Love and Lies.

2021: Starred in In the Heights

In 2021, Anthony Ramos starred in the musical film In the Heights, earning him a nomination for the Golden Globe Award for Best Actor – Motion Picture Musical or Comedy.

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February 2022: Cast as The Hood in Ironheart

In February 2022, Anthony Ramos was cast as Parker Robbins / The Hood in the upcoming superhero streaming series Ironheart, set in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.

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2022: Voiced Piranha in The Bad Guys

In 2022, Anthony Ramos voiced Piranha in the animated film The Bad Guys.

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June 9, 2023: Release of Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

On June 9, 2023, the film Transformers: Rise of the Beasts, starring Anthony Ramos, was released.

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2023: Starred in Transformers: Rise of the Beasts

In 2023, Anthony Ramos starred in the action film Transformers: Rise of the Beasts.

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January 2024: Cast in Bob the Builder Animated Film

In January 2024, Anthony Ramos was cast as the lead voice role in a Bob the Builder animated film.

July 2024: Appeared in Twisters

In July 2024, Anthony Ramos appeared in Twisters, the sequel to the 1996 film Twister.

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2024: Starred in Twisters

In 2024, Anthony Ramos starred in the disaster film Twisters.

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2025: Voiced Piranha in The Bad Guys 2

In 2025, Anthony Ramos voiced Piranha in the animated film The Bad Guys 2.

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