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
Licorice Pizza
Joel Wachs
Happy Gilmore 2
Frank Manatee
Togetherness
Craddock Brother #2
Good Time
Nick Nikas
Mr. Scorsese
Self
The Curse
Dougie Schecter
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Herbert Simon
Question & Answer
Self
Pieces of a Woman
Chris
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
John
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
Self (archive footage)
Grown Ups 3
Stars at Noon
CIA Man
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
Solid Gold
Goldman
Yeast
Riverguy 2
There's Nothing You Can Do
The Neistat Brothers
Self
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Charles Riverbank
John's Gone
John
The Ralph Handel Story
Ralph Handel
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
Self
Person to Person
Eugene
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
1st Cameraman
I Think I'm Missing Parts
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Benny the Salesman
Goldman v Silverman
Al Silverman
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Self
What To Do When Choking
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Into the Woods with Mark
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Himself
If You See Something, Say Something
Business Man 2