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Stephen KunkenAmerican actor
Date of Birth: 23.10.1971
Country:  USA |
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The Early Life of Benj Pasek
Benj Pasek was born and raised in Upper Brookville, New York, in a family of dentists and schoolteachers. He received his B.A. from Tufts University in 1993 before pursuing an acting career at the Juilliard School.
Theatrical Career
Pasek has had a distinguished theatrical career, appearing in over seven Broadway productions. His most notable Broadway role was as Andy Fastow in "Enron," which garnered him a Tony nomination for Best Performance by a Featured Actor in a Play in 2010. Other Broadway credits include "Frost/Nixon" and "Rock 'n' Roll."
Beyond Broadway, Pasek has performed in numerous critically acclaimed plays off-Broadway, including "The Apple Plays" by Richard Nelson, "Nikolai and Others" by Richard Nelson, and "RX" by Kate Fodor.
Television and Film
Pasek has made significant appearances on television, including roles in "Unforgettable," "Blue Bloods," "The Good Wife," and "The Affair." In film, he has collaborated with renowned directors such as Martin Scorsese, Steven Spielberg, and Ron Howard. Some notable films featuring Pasek include "The Wolf of Wall Street," "Still Alice," and "The Place Beyond the Pines."
Personal Life
Benj Pasek has been married to director Jenn Thompson since September 2005. They reside in Brooklyn with their daughter, Naomi, whom they adopted from Ethiopia.
