Benny Safdie
Directing • Born 1986-02-24
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).
Filmography
38 credits
John's Gone
Movie • 2010
John
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Movie • 2008
John
Stars at Noon
Movie • 2022
CIA Man
Oppenheimer
Movie • 2023
Edward Teller
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Movie • 2008
Charles Riverbank
There's Nothing You Can Do
Movie • 2008
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Movie • 2011
Himself
Projection/Admiration
Movie
Himself (Archival)
Happy Gilmore 2
Movie • 2025
Frank Manatee
Good Time
Movie • 2017
Nick Nikas
Person to Person
Movie • 2017
Eugene
Yeast
Movie • 2008
Riverguy 2
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
Movie • 2017
Self
I Think I'm Missing Parts
Movie • 2007
The Ralph Handel Story
Movie • 2006
Ralph Handel
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Movie • 2008
What To Do When Choking
Movie • 2007
If You See Something, Say Something
Movie • 2006
Business Man 2
Into the Woods with Mark
Movie
Goldman v Silverman
Movie • 2020
Al Silverman
Solid Gold
Movie • 2013
Goldman
Pieces of a Woman
Movie • 2020
Chris
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Movie • 2020
Self
Licorice Pizza
Movie • 2021
Joel Wachs
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Movie • 2023
Herbert Simon
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
Movie • 2015
Question & Answer
Movie • 2020
Self
The Odyssey
Movie • 2026
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Movie • 2005
1st Cameraman
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Movie • 2004
Benny the Salesman
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Movie • 2026
Bowser Jr. (voice)
Obi-Wan Kenobi
TV • 2022
Nari
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
TV • 2014
Self
Togetherness
TV • 2015
Craddock Brother #2
The Neistat Brothers
TV • 2010
Self
The Curse
TV • 2023
Dougie Schecter
The Daily Show
TV • 1996
Self
Mr. Scorsese
TV • 2025
Self