Benj Pasek

Biography

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).

Awards & recognition

• ★Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2017
• ★Tony Award — Best Original Score · 2017
• ☆Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2018 · nominated
• ☆Academy Award — Best Original Song · 2017 · nominated
• ☆Tony Award — Best Original Score · 2013 · nominated