Jewish songwriter Benj Pasek joins elite EGOT ranks after ‘Only Murders’ Emmy

Benj Pasek becomes the eighth Jewish EGOT winner, alongside songwriting partner Justin Paul, for their work on "Only Murders in the Building."

89th Academy Awards - Oscars Governors Ball - Hollywood, California, U.S. - 26/02/17 – Benj Pasek holds his Oscar for Best Original Song.

89th Academy Awards - Oscars Governors Ball - Hollywood, California, U.S. - 26/02/17 – Benj Pasek holds his Oscar for Best Original Song.

(photo credit: REUTERS/MIKE BLAKE)

BySHIRA LI BARTOV/JTA

SEPTEMBER 9, 2024 16:53

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