Benny Safdie
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 24, 1986
- Birthplace
- 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 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).
Filmography
Grown Ups 3 TBA
Actor
Into the Woods with Mark TBA
Actor, Director
- Lizard Music
Lizard Music 2027
Director, Producer, Screenplay, Editor
Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall 2026
Camera Operator, Co-Producer
The Odyssey 2026
as Agamemnon
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic 2026
as Self (archive footage)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie 2026
as Bowser Junior (voice)
Public Access 2026
Executive Producer
Marty Supreme 2025
Thanks
Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever Done 2025
Additional Camera
The Smashing Machine 2025
Director, Screenplay, Co-Producer, Editor
Happy Gilmore 2 2025
as Frank Manatee
Thank You Very Much 2025
Executive Producer
Oppenheimer 2023
as Edward Teller
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. 2023
as Herbert Simon
Stars at Noon 2022
as CIA Man
Funny Pages 2022
Producer
Licorice Pizza 2021
as Joel Wachs
Pieces of a Woman 2020
as Chris
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems 2020
as Self
Question & Answer 2020
as Self, Director, Writer, Editor
Goldman v Silverman 2020
as Al Silverman, Director
Uncut Gems 2019
Director, Writer, Editor
The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie 2017
as Self
Good Time 2017
as Nick Nikas, Director, Editor, Sound Recordist
Person to Person 2017
as Eugene
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident 2016
Editor, Director
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What 2015
Actor
Heaven Knows What 2015
Editor, Sound Mixer, Director, Sound Recordist
Gone Tomorrow 2015
Director
Lenny Cooke 2013
Director, Editor
Solid Gold 2013
as Goldman, Director
Trophy Hunter 2012
Director, Writer
Heartland 2012
Producer
The Black Balloon 2012
Director, Writer, Sound Recordist, Editor, Casting Director
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs 2011
as Himself
Straight Hustle 2011
Writer, Director
Buttons 2011
Director, Director of Photography, Editor
John's Gone 2010
as John, Writer, Director, Editor, Producer
Daddy Longlegs 2010
Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Editor, Sound Designer
- The Surprise Tour
The Surprise Tour 2010
Editor
The Pleasure of Being Robbed 2008
Editor
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island 2008
Actor, Director, Editor
There's Nothing You Can Do 2008
Actor, Director, Writer, Editor
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John 2008
as John, Director, Editor, Writer, Producer
Yeast 2008
as Riverguy 2
The Story of Charles Riverbank 2008
as Charles Riverbank, Writer, Director
I Think I'm Missing Parts 2007
Actor
The Back of Her Head 2007
Writer
What To Do When Choking 2007
Actor, Editor, Director
The Ralph Handel Story 2006
as Ralph Handel, Director, Editor
The Groomsmen 2006
Production Assistant
If You See Something, Say Something 2006
as Business Man 2, Writer
The Adventures of Slater's Friend 2005
as 1st Cameraman, Director, Editor, Writer
Alberto Live in a Bathroom 2004
as Benny the Salesman
Credits from TMDB.