Benj Pasek
Known for: Sound
Born: June 9, 1985
Place of birth: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA
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).
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Filmography
16 movies · 6 TV shows, newest first
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Oh, the Places You'll Go!
2028
4.3
Snow White
2025
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Dear Evan Hansen - The Musical: Cameri
2025
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Celebrity Substitute
2024
7.0
Dear Edward
2023
6.8
Spirited
2022
7.0
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
2022
7.8
Welcome to Wrexham
2022
6.2
Dear Evan Hansen
2021
8.4
Only Murders in the Building
2021
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Shoshana Bean and Friends: An Evening of Broadway
2020
7.8
Ben Platt: Live from Radio City Music Hall
2020
9.9
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
2020
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Stars in the House
2020
7.1
Aladdin
2019
7.9
The Greatest Showman
2017
4.7
A Christmas Story Live!
2017
7.9
La La Land
2016
6.0
Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz
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Untitled Oregon Trail Film
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Golden
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I Eat Poop: A Dung Beetle Story
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