Benny Safdie
Directing
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).
TV Shows(7)
Movies(30)
The Odyssey
2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Bowser Jr. (voice)
2026
Happy Gilmore 2
Frank Manatee
2025
Oppenheimer
Edward Teller
2023
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Herbert Simon
2023
Stars at Noon
CIA Man
2022
Licorice Pizza
Joel Wachs
2021
Pieces of a Woman
Chris
2020
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Self
2020
Question & Answer
Self
2020
Goldman v Silverman
Al Silverman
2020
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
Self
2017
Good Time
Nick Nikas
2017
Person to Person
Eugene
2017
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015
Solid Gold
Goldman
2013
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Himself
2011
John's Gone
John
2010
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
John
2008
Yeast
Riverguy 2
2008
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Charles Riverbank
2008
I Think I'm Missing Parts
2007
What To Do When Choking
2007
The Ralph Handel Story
Ralph Handel
2006
If You See Something, Say Something
Business Man 2
2006
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
1st Cameraman
2005
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Benny the Salesman
2004
Into the Woods with Mark