
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).
30
Films
7
TV Shows
30
Crew Credits
Known For
37 Credits
The Daily Show
as Self
1996

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
2014

Oppenheimer
as Edward Teller
2023

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
as Bowser Jr. (voice)
2026

Obi-Wan Kenobi
as Nari
2022

The Odyssey
2026

Happy Gilmore 2
as Frank Manatee
2025

The Curse
as Dougie Schecter
2023

Licorice Pizza
as Joel Wachs
2021

Togetherness
as Craddock Brother #2
2015

Good Time
as Nick Nikas
2017

Mr. Scorsese
as Self
2025
Behind the Camera
30 Credits
The Smashing Machine
Director
2025

The Curse
Writer
2023

Uncut Gems
Director, Writer
2019

Good Time
Director
2017

Daddy Longlegs
Director, Writer
2010

Funny Pages
Producer
2022

Heartland
Producer
2012

Solid Gold
Director
2013

Trophy Hunter
Director, Writer
2012

Heaven Knows What
Director
2015

Lenny Cooke
Director
2013

Question & Answer
Director, Writer
2020