Personal Info
Known For
Directing
Known Credits
37
Gender
Male
Birthday
February 24, 1986 (40 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As
Ben Safdie
The Safdie Brothers
Benjamin Safdie
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).
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).
Known For
Acting
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Into the Woods with Mark
2026
The Odyssey
2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
as
Bowser Jr. (voice)
2025
Mr. Scorsese
as
Self
1 episode
2025
Happy Gilmore 2
as
Frank Manatee
2023
The Curse
as
Dougie Schecter
10 episode
s
2023
Oppenheimer
as
Edward Teller
2023
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
as
Herbert Simon
2022
Stars at Noon
as
CIA Man
2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi
as
Nari
1 episode
2021
Licorice Pizza
as
Joel Wachs
2020
Pieces of a Woman
as
Chris
2020
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
as
Self
2020
Question & Answer
as
Self
2020
Goldman v Silverman
as
Al Silverman
2017
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
as
Self
2017
Good Time
as
Nick Nikas
2017
Person to Person
as
Eugene
2015
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015
Togetherness
as
Craddock Brother #2
1 episode
2014
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as
Self
2 episode
s
2013
Solid Gold
as
Goldman
2011
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
as
Himself
2010
John's Gone
as
John
2010
The Neistat Brothers
as
Self
8 episode
s
2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
as
John
2008
Yeast
as
Riverguy 2
2008
The Story of Charles Riverbank
as
Charles Riverbank
2007
I Think I'm Missing Parts
2007
What To Do When Choking
2006
The Ralph Handel Story
as
Ralph Handel
2006
If You See Something, Say Something
as
Business Man 2
2005
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
as
1st Cameraman
2004
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
as
Benny the Salesman
1996
The Daily Show
as
Self
1 episode
