Benny Safdie
50 movies · 8 TV shows
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- Feb 24, 1986 (age 40)
- Place of birth
- New York City, New York, USA
- Also known as
- Ben Safdie · The Safdie Brothers · Benjamin Safdie
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).
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On television, he co-created, co-wrote, and starred alongside Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in the Showtime series The Curse (2023).
Known for
Benny Safdie: movies and TV shows
Acting (30)
- Upcoming
- Upcoming
- 2026 The Odyssey
as Agamemnon
- 2026 The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
as Bowser Junior (voice)
- 2025 Happy Gilmore 2
as Frank Manatee
- 2023
- 2023 Oppenheimer
as Edward Teller
- 2023 Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
as Herbert Simon
- 2022 Stars at Noon
as CIA Man
- 2022
- 2021 Licorice Pizza
as Joel Wachs
- 2020 Pieces of a Woman
as Chris
- 2020 Goldman v Silverman
as Al Silverman
- 2017 Good Time
as Nick Nikas
- 2017 Person to Person
as Eugene
- 2015
- 2015
- 2013 Solid Gold
as Goldman
- 2010 John's Gone
as John
- 2008
- 2008
- 2008
- 2008 Yeast
as Riverguy 2
- 2008 The Story of Charles Riverbank
as Charles Riverbank
- 2007
- 2007
- 2006 The Ralph Handel Story
as Ralph Handel
- 2006 If You See Something, Say Something
as Business Man 2
- 2005 The Adventures of Slater's Friend
as 1st Cameraman
- 2004 Alberto Live in a Bathroom
as Benny the Salesman
Behind the camera (44)
- Upcoming Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall
Co-Producer, Camera Operator
- Upcoming Into the Woods with Mark
Director
- Upcoming Lizard Music
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Editor
- Upcoming
- 2026 Public Access
Executive Producer
- 2025 Marty Supreme
Thanks
- 2025 Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever Done
Additional Camera
- 2025 The Smashing Machine
Director, Screenplay, Co-Producer, Editor
- 2025
- 2025 Thank You Very Much
Executive Producer
- 2024
- 2023
- 2023
- 2023
- 2022 Funny Pages
Producer
- 2020 Question & Answer
Director, Writer, Editor
- 2020 Goldman v Silverman
Director
- 2019 Uncut Gems
Director, Writer, Editor
- 2017 Good Time
Director, Editor, Sound Recordist
- 2016 Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
Director, Editor
- 2015 Heaven Knows What
Director, Editor, Sound Recordist, Sound Mixer
- 2015 Gone Tomorrow
Director
- 2013 Lenny Cooke
Director, Editor
- 2013 Solid Gold
Director
- 2012 Trophy Hunter
Director, Writer
- 2012 Heartland
Producer
- 2012 The Black Balloon
Director, Writer, Sound Recordist, Editor, Casting Director
- 2011 Straight Hustle
Director, Writer
- 2011 Buttons
Director, Director of Photography, Editor
- 2010 John's Gone
Director, Writer, Editor, Producer
- 2010
- 2010 Daddy Longlegs
Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Editor, Sound Designer
- 2010 The Surprise Tour
Editor
- 2008 The Pleasure of Being Robbed
Editor
- 2008 John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Director, Editor
- 2008 There's Nothing You Can Do
Director, Editor, Writer
- 2008 The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Director, Writer, Editor, Producer
- 2008 The Story of Charles Riverbank
Director, Writer
- 2007 The Back of Her Head
Writer
- 2007 What To Do When Choking
Director, Editor
- 2006 The Ralph Handel Story
Director, Editor
- 2006 The Groomsmen
Production Assistant
- 2006
- 2005 The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Director, Writer, Editor
Talk shows and appearances (7)
- 2026
- 2025 Mr. Scorsese
1 episode
- 2020
- 2017
- 2014 The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2 episodes
- 2011
- 1996 The Daily Show
1 episode