Benj Pasek

Benj Pasek
Pasek in 2009
Background information
Birth nameBenjamin Pasek
Born (1985-06-09) June 9, 1985
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
Occupation(s)Composer, lyricist, singer
Member ofPasek and Paul

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).