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My Take
Benj Pasek genuinely impresses me. In 2017 he collected both an Academy Award and a Tony for his songwriting, a rare feat that puts him at the summit of film and stage at once. Working with his partner Justin Paul, he writes melodies and lyrics that land squarely in the chest without feeling manipulative, which is harder than it sounds. What I appreciate is how grounded his work feels despite the early acclaim; the songs always serve the story rather than show off. I am drawn to writers who can make an audience cry honestly, and I will keep listening for whatever he composes next.
1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Benj Pasek
- Name (Japanese)
- ベンジ・パセク
- Reading
- べんじ・ぱせく
- Born
- June 9, 1985 (age 41)
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Gemini / Ox
- Origin
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- Private
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- composer / songwriter / lyricist / singer / librettist
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- 2017 Academy Award for Best Original Song
- 2017 Tony Award for Best Original Score
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
- Xhttps://x.com/benjpasek
- Wikipedia (Japanese)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benj%20Pasek
Frequently asked questions
When was Benj Pasek born?
Born June 9, 1985 (age 41).
Where is Benj Pasek from?
Benj Pasek is from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States.
What does Benj Pasek do?
Benj Pasek works as composer, songwriter, lyricist, singer, librettist.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-21
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.