Benny Safdie
Born February 24, 1986 · 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).
More Movies
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
Pieces of a Woman
Stars at Noon
Person to Person
Grown Ups 3
Question & Answer
Solid Gold
The Story of Charles Riverbank
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Yeast
There's Nothing You Can Do
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
Goldman v Silverman
I Think I'm Missing Parts
The Ralph Handel Story
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Into the Woods with Mark
John's Gone
What To Do When Choking
If You See Something, Say Something
