Benny Safdie
Known For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
Feb 24, 1986 (40 years old)
Place of Birth
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
| 2026 | The Odyssey | |
| 2026 | The Super Mario Galaxy MovieBowser Jr. (voice) | |
| 2025 | Happy Gilmore 2Frank Manatee | |
| 2025 | Mr. ScorseseSelf | |
| 2023 | OppenheimerEdward Teller | |
| 2023 | Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.Herbert Simon | |
| 2023 | The CurseDougie Schecter | |
| 2022 | Stars at NoonCIA Man | |
| 2022 | Obi-Wan KenobiNari | |
| 2021 | Licorice PizzaJoel Wachs | |
| 2020 | Goldman v SilvermanAl Silverman | |
| 2020 | Pieces of a WomanChris | |
| 2020 | Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut GemsSelf | |
| 2020 | Question & AnswerSelf | |
| 2017 | Good TimeNick Nikas | |
| 2017 | Person to PersonEugene | |
| 2017 | Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny SafdieSelf | |
| 2015 | A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What | |
| 2015 | TogethernessCraddock Brother #2 | |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf | |
| 2013 | Solid GoldGoldman | |
| 2011 | Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy LonglegsHimself | |
| 2010 | John's GoneJohn | |
| 2010 | The Neistat BrothersSelf | |
| 2008 | The Acquaintances of a Lonely JohnJohn | |
| 2008 | The Story of Charles RiverbankCharles Riverbank | |
| 2008 | There's Nothing You Can Do | |
| 2008 | YeastRiverguy 2 | |
| 2008 | John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island | |
| 2007 | I Think I'm Missing Parts | |
| 2007 | What To Do When Choking | |
| 2006 | The Ralph Handel StoryRalph Handel | |
| 2006 | If You See Something, Say SomethingBusiness Man 2 | |
| 2005 | The Adventures of Slater's Friend1st Cameraman | |
| 2004 | Alberto Live in a BathroomBenny the Salesman | |
| 1996 | The Daily ShowSelf | |
| - | Into the Woods with Mark |
| 2026 | Public AccessExecutive Producer | |
| 2025 | Thank You Very MuchExecutive Producer | |
| 2025 | The Smashing MachineCo-Producer | |
| 2025 | Pee-wee as HimselfExecutive Producer | |
| 2024 | Ren FaireExecutive Producer | |
| 2023 | The CurseExecutive Producer | |
| 2023 | TelemarketersExecutive Producer | |
| 2023 | Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother GodExecutive Producer | |
| 2022 | Funny PagesProducer | |
| 2012 | The Black BalloonCasting Director | |
| 2012 | HeartlandProducer | |
| 2010 | Daddy LonglegsCo-Producer | |
| 2010 | John's GoneProducer | |
| 2008 | The Acquaintances of a Lonely JohnProducer | |
| 2006 | The GroomsmenProduction Assistant | |
| - | Lizard MusicProducer | |
| - | Untitled Josh Safdie ProjectProducer | |
| - | SuperfakesExecutive Producer |
| 2025 | The Smashing MachineDirector | |
| 2020 | Question & AnswerDirector | |
| 2020 | Goldman v SilvermanDirector | |
| 2019 | Uncut GemsDirector | |
| 2017 | The Pure and the DamnedDirector | |
| 2017 | Good TimeDirector | |
| 2016 | Toback Vs. Mailer: The IncidentDirector | |
| 2015 | Heaven Knows WhatDirector | |
| 2013 | Lenny CookeDirector | |
| 2013 | Solid GoldDirector | |
| 2012 | The Black BalloonDirector | |
| 2012 | Trophy HunterDirector | |
| 2011 | ButtonsDirector | |
| 2011 | Straight HustleDirector | |
| 2010 | Daddy LonglegsDirector | |
| 2010 | John's GoneDirector | |
| 2008 | The Acquaintances of a Lonely JohnDirector | |
| 2008 | There's Nothing You Can DoDirector | |
| 2008 | The Story of Charles RiverbankDirector | |
| 2008 | John's Lonely Trip to Coney IslandDirector | |
| 2007 | What To Do When ChokingDirector | |
| 2006 | The Ralph Handel StoryDirector | |
| 2005 | The Adventures of Slater's FriendDirector | |
| - | Gone TomorrowDirector | |
| - | Into the Woods with MarkDirector | |
| - | Lizard MusicDirector |
| 2025 | The Smashing MachineScreenplay | |
| 2023 | The CurseStory | |
| 2023 | The CurseTeleplay | |
| 2023 | The CurseWriter | |
| 2020 | Question & AnswerWriter | |
| 2019 | Uncut GemsWriter | |
| 2012 | The Black BalloonWriter | |
| 2012 | Trophy HunterWriter | |
| 2011 | Straight HustleWriter | |
| 2010 | John's GoneWriter | |
| 2010 | Daddy LonglegsWriter | |
| 2008 | The Story of Charles RiverbankWriter | |
| 2008 | The Acquaintances of a Lonely JohnWriter | |
| 2008 | There's Nothing You Can DoWriter | |
| 2007 | The Back of Her HeadWriter | |
| 2006 | If You See Something, Say SomethingWriter | |
| 2005 | The Adventures of Slater's FriendWriter | |
| - | Lizard MusicScreenplay | |
| - | Untitled Josh Safdie ProjectWriter |
| 2025 | Marty SupremeThanks |