Benny Safdie
Directing
Born: 1986-02-24 in New York City, New York, USA
Biography
Benjamin Safdie (born February 24, 1986) is an American filmmaker, actor, and editor best known for his collaborations with his older brother, Josh Safdie. Together, the Safdie brothers have established themselves as leading voices in contemporary independent cinema with acclaimed films such as Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019). In addition to directing, Benny has pursued a parallel career as an actor. His performance in Good Time earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. He has since appeared in high-profile films including Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza (2021), Kelly Fremon Craig’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023), and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023). On television, he co-created, co-wrote, and starred alongside Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in the Showtime series The Curse (2023).
Known For
The Odyssey
Agamemnon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
The Daily Show
Self
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Bowser Junior (voice)
Oppenheimer
Edward Teller
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Nari
Togetherness
Craddock Brother #2
Licorice Pizza
Joel Wachs
Good Time
Nick Nikas
Happy Gilmore 2
Frank Manatee
Mr. Scorsese
Self
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Herbert Simon
The Curse
Dougie Schecter
Question & Answer
Self
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
John
Pieces of a Woman
Chris
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
Self (archive footage)
Stars at Noon
CIA Man
Grown Ups 3
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
John's Gone
John
There's Nothing You Can Do
Yeast
Riverguy 2
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Charles Riverbank
The Neistat Brothers
Self
Solid Gold
Goldman
Person to Person
Eugene
The Ralph Handel Story
Ralph Handel
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
1st Cameraman
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
Self
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Benny the Salesman
I Think I'm Missing Parts
What To Do When Choking
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Self
Goldman v Silverman
Al Silverman
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
If You See Something, Say Something
Business Man 2
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Himself
