Benj Pasek
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Benjamin Pasek (born June 9, 1985),[1] 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.[2] With Paul, Pasek became the 20th/21st person to win the EGOT (Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards).
Early life and education
Pasek was born into a Jewish[3] family in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. His mother is the renowned child psychologist, author, and Brookings scholar Kathy Hirsh-Pasek, whose work focuses on the importance of childhood play.[4] As a child, he sang with the Philadelphia Boys Choir & Chorale. He went on to earn a B.F.A. in musical theater from the University of Michigan. It was there that he met Justin Paul. When Pasek and Paul were unsatisfied with the roles they were getting in the shows at the university, the two decided to begin writing their own shows. One of the first projects they worked on together, Edges, was developed at the school.
He is close friends with comedian Alex Edelman.
Career
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See also
References
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External links
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