Benj Pasek

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.

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

Occupation

composer / songwriter / lyricist / singer / librettist

Awards & achievements

• 2017 Academy Award for Best Original Song
• 2017 Tony Award for Best Original Score

• Xhttps://x.com/benjpasek
• Wikipedia (English)https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Benj%20Pasek
• Wikidatahttps://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q27660156

Tags

• Pennsylvania
• composer
• songwriter
• lyricist

Last updated

2026-06-21

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