Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Birthdate
1986-02-24 (Age: 40)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Benny Safdie
Biography
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 (29)
The Odyssey
2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
Oppenheimer
2023
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023
Stars at Noon
2022
Licorice Pizza
2021
Pieces of a Woman
2020
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020
Question & Answer
2020
Goldman v Silverman
2020
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017
Good Time
2017
Person to Person
2017
