About
Benj Pasek
Overview
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
Acting |
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| 2020 | Shoshana Bean and Friends: An Evening of Broadway | Actor | Performer | N/A N/A |
| 2020 | Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall | Actor | Self | 59 Average |
Writing |
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| 2025 | Golden | Writing | Lyricist | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | Snow White | Writing | Lyricist | 54 Average |
| 2022 | Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile | Writing | Lyricist | 64 Fair |
| 2021 | Dear Evan Hansen | Writing | Musical | 60 Fair |
| 2019 | Aladdin | Writing | Lyricist | 70 Good |
| 2017 | A Christmas Story Live! | Writing | Musical | 58 Average |
| 2016 | La La Land | Writing | Lyricist | 78 Good |
Production |
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| 2025 | Golden | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |
| 2024 | Celebrity Substitute | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |
| 2022 | Spirited | Production | Executive Producer | 64 Fair |
| 2022 | Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile | Production | Executive Producer | 64 Fair |
| 2021 | Dear Evan Hansen | Production | Executive Producer | 60 Fair |
| 2017 | A Christmas Story Live! | Production | Producer | 58 Average |
| Golden | Production | Executive Producer | N/A N/A |
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| Untitled Oregon Trail Film | Production | Producer | N/A N/A |
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Sound |
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| 2028 | Oh, the Places You'll Go! | Sound | Songs | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | Golden | Sound | Music | N/A N/A |
| 2025 | Snow White | Sound | Songs | 54 Average |
| 2025 | Snow White | Sound | Music Producer | 54 Average |
| 2022 | Spirited | Sound | Songs | 64 Fair |
| 2021 | Dear Evan Hansen | Sound | Original Music Composer | 60 Fair |
| 2021 | Dear Evan Hansen | Sound | Songs | 60 Fair |
| 2017 | The Greatest Showman | Sound | Songs | 77 Good |
| 2017 | A Christmas Story Live! | Sound | Songs | 58 Average |
| 2017 | A Christmas Story Live! | Sound | Original Music Composer | 58 Average |
| 2017 | A Christmas Story Live! | Sound | Music | 58 Average |
| 2016 | La La Land | Sound | Songs | 78 Good |
| 2016 | Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz | Sound | Songs | 58 Average |
| Untitled Oregon Trail Film | Sound | Songs | N/A N/A |
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