Benny Safdie

Benny Safdie

Age: 39 years old
Born: February 24, 1986 in New York City, New York, USA
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 Heav...en 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).
The Odyssey

The Odyssey

Movie | 2026
Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore 2

Movie | 2025
Frank Manatee
The Daily Show

The Daily Show

TV | 2025
Self
One Episode
Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer

Movie | 2023
Edward Teller
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

Movie | 2023
Herbert Simon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

TV | 2023
Self
2 Episodes
The Curse

The Curse

TV | 2023
Dougie Schecter
10 Episodes
Stars at Noon

Stars at Noon

Movie | 2022
CIA Man
Obi-Wan Kenobi

Obi-Wan Kenobi

TV | 2022
Nari
One Episode
Licorice Pizza

Licorice Pizza

Movie | 2021
Joel Wachs
Goldman v Silverman

Goldman v Silverman

Movie | 2020
Al Silverman
Pieces of a Woman

Pieces of a Woman

Movie | 2020
Chris
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems

Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems

Movie | 2020
Self
Question & Answer

Question & Answer

Movie | 2020
Self
Good Time

Good Time

Movie | 2017
Nick Nikas
Person to Person

Person to Person

Movie | 2017
Eugene
The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie

The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie

Movie | 2017
Self
Togetherness

Togetherness

TV | 2016
Craddock Brother #2
One Episode
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What

A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What

Movie | 2015
Solid Gold

Solid Gold

Movie | 2013
Goldman
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs

Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs

Movie | 2011
Himself
John's Gone

John's Gone

Movie | 2010
John
Why? (This Movie Exists)

Why? (This Movie Exists)

Movie | 2010
The Neistat Brothers

The Neistat Brothers

TV | 2010
Self
8 Episodes
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John

The Acquaintances of a Lonely John

Movie | 2008
John
The Story of Charles Riverbank

The Story of Charles Riverbank

Movie | 2008
Charles Riverbank
There's Nothing You Can Do

There's Nothing You Can Do

Movie | 2008
Yeast

Yeast

Movie | 2008
Riverguy 2
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island

John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island

Movie | 2008
I Think I'm Missing Parts

I Think I'm Missing Parts

Movie | 2007
What To Do When Choking

What To Do When Choking

Movie | 2007
The Ralph Handel Story

The Ralph Handel Story

Movie | 2006
Ralph Handel
If You See Something, Say Something

If You See Something, Say Something

Movie | 2006
Business Man 2
The Adventures of Slater's Friend

The Adventures of Slater's Friend

Movie | 2005
1st Cameraman
Alberto Live in a Bathroom

Alberto Live in a Bathroom

Movie | 2004
Benny the Salesman
Projection/Admiration

Projection/Admiration

Movie
Himself (Archival)
Into the Woods with Mark

Into the Woods with Mark

Movie