Benny Safdie

About

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

The OdysseyMovie • 2026The Super Mario Galaxy MovieMovie • 2026OppenheimerMovie • 2023Marty SupremeMovie • 2025Obi-Wan KenobiSeries • 2022TogethernessSeries • 2015Uncut GemsMovie • 2019Good TimeMovie • 2017The CurseSeries • 2023Happy Gilmore 2Movie • 2025The Smashing MachineMovie • 2025Stars at NoonMovie • 2022Licorice PizzaMovie • 2021Pee-wee as HimselfSeries • 2025Daddy LonglegsMovie • 2010Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother GodSeries • 2023Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.Movie • 2023Pieces of a WomanMovie • 2020Funny PagesMovie • 2022Heaven Knows WhatMovie • 2015TelemarketersSeries • 2023The GroomsmenMovie • 2006Person to PersonMovie • 2017The Pleasure of Being RobbedMovie • 2008