Benny Safdie
Known for Directing · 37 credits
- Born
- 1986-02-24 (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).
On television, he co-created, co-wrote, and starred alongside Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in the Showtime series The Curse (2023).
Known For
TV Shows (7)
Movies (30)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026
as Bowser Jr. (voice)
Oppenheimer
2023
as Edward Teller
The Odyssey
2026
as Agamemnon
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
as Frank Manatee
Good Time
2017
as Nick Nikas
Licorice Pizza
2021
as Joel Wachs
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023
as Herbert Simon
Pieces of a Woman
2020
as Chris
Stars at Noon
2022
as CIA Man
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017
as Self
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020
as Self
Goldman v Silverman
2020
as Al Silverman
Person to Person
2017
as Eugene
Question & Answer
2020
as Self
Yeast
2008
as Riverguy 2
The Story of Charles Riverbank
2008
as Charles Riverbank
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008
If You See Something, Say Something
2006
as Business Man 2
Into the Woods with Mark
John's Gone
2010
as John
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
2004
as Benny the Salesman
Solid Gold
2013
as Goldman
I Think I'm Missing Parts
2007
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
2008
as John
What To Do When Choking
2007
The Ralph Handel Story
2006
as Ralph Handel
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005
as 1st Cameraman
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
2011
as Himself
About Benny Safdie
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.… With 37 credits spanning from 1996 to 2026, Benny Safdie has appeared in 30 films and 7 TV shows.
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Most Popular Benny Safdie Movies
- The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026) — as Bowser Jr. (voice)
- Oppenheimer (2023) — as Edward Teller
- The Odyssey (2026) — as Agamemnon
- Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) — as Frank Manatee
- Good Time (2017) — as Nick Nikas
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