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. 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).
26 directing credits · 37 acting credits
Directing · 26
Uncut Gems
2019
The Smashing Machine
2025
Good Time
2017
Heaven Knows What
2015
Daddy Longlegs
2010
Lenny Cooke
2013
Goldman v Silverman
2020
Lizard Music
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The Black Balloon
2012
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
2016
Straight Hustle
2011
Into the Woods with Mark
—
John's Gone
2010
Solid Gold
2013
Question & Answer
2020
Trophy Hunter
2012
Buttons
2011
What To Do When Choking
2007
Gone Tomorrow
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The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
2008
The Ralph Handel Story
2006
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005
The Pure and the Damned
2017
The Story of Charles Riverbank
2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008
Acting · 37
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026
The Daily Show
1996
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Oppenheimer
2023
The Odyssey
2026
Obi-Wan Kenobi
2022
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
The Curse
2023
Togetherness
2015
Good Time
2017
Mr. Scorsese
2025
Licorice Pizza
2021
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023
Pieces of a Woman
2020
Stars at Noon
2022
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017
The Neistat Brothers
2010
Person to Person
2017
Goldman v Silverman
2020
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015
Yeast
2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008
Into the Woods with Mark
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John's Gone
2010
Solid Gold
2013
Question & Answer
2020
If You See Something, Say Something
2006
What To Do When Choking
2007
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
2004
I Think I'm Missing Parts
2007
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
2008
The Ralph Handel Story
2006
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
2011
The Story of Charles Riverbank
2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008