
Benj Pasek
Benj Pasek
Biography
Benj Pasek (born June 6, 1985) is an American theater and television composer and lyricist best known for his works "The Greatest Showman," "La La Land" and "Dear Evan Hansen," all of which he co-wrote with his songwriting partner, Justin Paul.
Known For
Sound
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Untitled Oregon Trail Film
as Songs
2028
Oh, the Places You'll Go!
as Songs
2025
Snow White
as Songs
2022
Spirited
as Songs
2021
Dear Evan Hansen
as Songs
2021
Dear Evan Hansen
as Original Music Composer
2017
A Christmas Story Live!
as Music
2017
A Christmas Story Live!
as Songs
2017
A Christmas Story Live!
as Original Music Composer
2017
The Greatest Showman
as Songs
2016
La La Land
as Songs
2016
Tom and Jerry: Back to Oz
as Songs
Producer
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Untitled Oregon Trail Film
as Producer
2024
Celebrity Substitute
as Executive Producer
2022
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
as Executive Producer
2022
Spirited
as Executive Producer
2021
Dear Evan Hansen
as Executive Producer
2017
A Christmas Story Live!
as Producer
Writer
2022
Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile
as Lyricist
2021
Dear Evan Hansen
as Musical
2019
Aladdin
as Lyricist
2017
A Christmas Story Live!
as Musical
2016
La La Land
as Lyricist
Actor
2022
Welcome to Wrexham
as Self
2020
Shoshana Bean and Friends: An Evening of Broadway
as Performer
2020
2020
Who Wants to Be a Millionaire
as Self - Phone a Friend
2020
Stars in the House
as Self
Creator
2024
Celebrity Substitute
as Creator