John Laurens
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John Laurens was an American soldier and statesman from South Carolina during the American Revolutionary War, best known for his efforts to help recruit slaves to fight for their freedom as U.S. soldi
Portrait miniature by Charles Willson Peale, 1780
Headquarters at Emlen House in late 1777
Anthony Ramos in Hamilton costume, July 2015
Anthony Ramos
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Anthony Paul Ramos Martinez is an American actor and singer. After graduating in musical theater from the American Musical and Dramatic Academy, Ramos began performing in stage musicals. In 2015, he o
John Laurens
…episode of the 1984 George Washington miniseries, portrayed by Kevin Conroy. Laurens was depicted as a supporting character in the 2015 musical Hamilton. Anthony Ramos originated the role of Laurens in the off-Broadway and Broadway casts, including the 2020 film of the stage production. Laurens has also been portrayed…
Ramos in 2025
Ramos (left) and Daveed Diggs perform with Hamilton castmates at the White House, March 2016
Ramos at the 2025 San Diego Comic-Con
Ramos acting with actor Andre Royo (out of frame) in an Arts in the Armed Forces performance in Yokota Air Base in Japan, March 2017