Benjamin Pajak

Pajak made his Broadway debut as Winthrop in The Music Man, performing opposite Hugh Jackman and Sutton Foster. He was 11 when he appeared in the production, and he received a Theater World Award for his performance.

He also appears on the original cast recording of The Music Man. In a 2023 episode of the podcast Take A Bow, Pajak discussed the production, his experience performing with established theater actors, and his transition to the lead role in Oliver!.

Pajak played the title role in the New York City Center Encores! production of Oliver!, working with Raul Esparza and Lilli Cooper. The role marked his first lead in the Broadway theater community and received positive critical attention.

He later took a leading role in the York Theatre production of Golden Rainbow. His other theater and musical projects include the recording of Figaro, A New Musical by Ashley Jana and Will Nunziata, which was described as being in development for a West End opening.

Pajak played Young Chuck in Mike Flanagan's film The Life of Chuck, alongside Tom Hiddleston, Jacob Tremblay, Karen Gillan, and Mark Hamill. The film won the People's Choice Award at the Toronto International Film Festival.

His film credits also include Playdate, in which he plays Kevin James's stepson, and Tiny Fugitives, in which he appears opposite Johnny Knoxville. He has additional screen and voice credits in the short film Where It's Beautiful When It Rains, the television mini-series Camp Haedus, and the podcast series Past My Bedtime. His voice work has also been featured on Apple TV+ and Netflix.