Benny Safdie
Known For
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).
Most Known For
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
The Daily Show
as Self
Oppenheimer
as Edward Teller
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
as Bowser Jr. (voice)
Obi-Wan Kenobi
as Nari
The Odyssey
Happy Gilmore 2
as Frank Manatee
The Curse
as Dougie Schecter
Licorice Pizza
as Joel Wachs
Good Time
as Nick Nikas
Togetherness
as Craddock Brother #2
Person to Person
as Eugene
Mr. Scorsese
as Self
Yeast
as Riverguy 2
Solid Gold
as Goldman
Pieces of a Woman
as Chris
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
as Herbert Simon
The Neistat Brothers
as Self
Stars at Noon
as CIA Man
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
as Self