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
Oppenheimer
Edward Teller
The Odyssey
Agamemnon
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Bowser Junior (voice)
Good Time
Nick Nikas
Licorice Pizza
Joel Wachs
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Nari
Pieces of a Woman
Chris
Happy Gilmore 2
Frank Manatee
The Daily Show
Self
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Herbert Simon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
The Curse
Dougie Schecter
Stars at Noon
CIA Man
Togetherness
Craddock Brother #2
Goldman v Silverman
Al Silverman
Person to Person
Eugene
Mr. Scorsese
Self
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
Self (archive footage)
Yeast
Riverguy 2
John's Gone
John
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
John
The Neistat Brothers
Self
Solid Gold
Goldman
There's Nothing You Can Do
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
Self
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Self
Into the Woods with Mark
Question & Answer
Self
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
1st Cameraman
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Charles Riverbank
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Himself
The Ralph Handel Story
Ralph Handel
I Think I'm Missing Parts
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
What To Do When Choking
If You See Something, Say Something
Business Man 2
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Benny the Salesman
