Benj Pasek
Benjamin Pasek (born June 9, 1985), known professionally as Benj Pasek, is an American composer and lyricist best known for writing songs for films such as La La Land (2016) and The Greatest Showman (2017), and the Broadway musical Dear Evan Hansen, all of which he co-wrote with his songwriting partner, Justin Paul. With Paul, Pasek became the 20th/21st person to win the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards).
- Known for
- Sound
- Born
- 1985-06-09 · Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
Known for
- La La Land (2016) — Songs
- Aladdin (2019) — Lyricist
- The Greatest Showman (2017) — Songs
- Only Murders in the Building (2021) — Consulting Producer
- Snow White (2025) — Songs
- Spirited (2022) — Songs
- Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile (2022) — Executive Producer
- Dear Evan Hansen (2021) — Songs
- Welcome to Wrexham (2022) — Self
- Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz (2016) — Songs
- Dear Edward (2023) — Main Title Theme Composer
- A Christmas Story Live! (2017) — Producer
- Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall (2020) — Self
- Who Wants to Be a Millionaire (2020) — Self - Phone a Friend
- Shoshana Bean and Friends: An Evening of Broadway (2020) — Performer
- Stars in the House (2020) — Self