- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- February 24, 1986
- Place of Birth
- New York City, New York, USA
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).
Filmography
movieThe Odyssey
2026 · Agamemnon
movieThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026 · Bowser Jr. (voice)
moviePublic Access
2026 · Executive Producer
movieMarty Supreme
2025 · Thanks
movieNoah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever Done
2025 · Additional Camera
tvMr. Scorsese
2025 · Self
movieThe Smashing Machine
2025 · Director, Screenplay, Co-Producer, Editor
movieHappy Gilmore 2
2025 · Frank Manatee
tvPee-wee as Himself
2025 · Executive Producer
movieThank You Very Much
2025 · Executive Producer
tvRen Faire
2024 · Executive Producer
tvLove Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
2023 · Executive Producer
tvThe Curse
2023 · Dougie Schecter, Executive Producer, Story, Writer, Teleplay, Creator
tvTelemarketers
2023 · Executive Producer
movieOppenheimer
2023 · Edward Teller
movieAre You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023 · Herbert Simon
movieStars at Noon
2022 · CIA Man
movieFunny Pages
2022 · Producer
tvObi-Wan Kenobi
2022 · Nari
movieLicorice Pizza
2021 · Joel Wachs
moviePieces of a Woman
2020 · Chris
movieMoney on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020 · Self
movieQuestion & Answer
2020 · Self, Director, Writer, Editor
movieGoldman v Silverman
2020 · Al Silverman, Director
movieUncut Gems
2019 · Director, Writer, Editor
movieMeet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017 · Self
movieThe Pure and the Damned
2017 · Director
movieGood Time
2017 · Nick Nikas, Director, Editor, Sound Recordist
moviePerson to Person
2017 · Eugene
movieToback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
2016 · Editor, Director
movieA Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015
movieHeaven Knows What
2015 · Editor, Sound Mixer, Director, Sound Recordist
tvTogetherness
2015 · Craddock Brother #2
tvThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · Self
movieLenny Cooke
2013 · Director, Editor
movieSolid Gold
2013 · Goldman, Director
movieTrophy Hunter
2012 · Director, Writer
movieHeartland
2012 · Producer
movieThe Black Balloon
2012 · Director, Writer, Sound Recordist, Editor, Casting Director
movieSecond Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
2011 · Himself
movieStraight Hustle
2011 · Writer, Director
movieButtons
2011 · Director, Director of Photography, Editor
movieJohn's Gone
2010 · John, Writer, Director, Editor, Producer
tvThe Neistat Brothers
2010 · Self, Set Decoration
movieDaddy Longlegs
2010 · Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Editor, Sound Designer
The Surprise Tour
movieThe Surprise Tour
2010 · Editor
movieThe Pleasure of Being Robbed
2008 · Editor
movieJohn's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008 · , Director, Editor
movieThere's Nothing You Can Do
2008 · , Director, Writer, Editor
movieThe Acquaintances of a Lonely John
2008 · John, Director, Editor, Writer, Producer
movieYeast
2008 · Riverguy 2
movieThe Story of Charles Riverbank
2008 · Charles Riverbank, Writer, Director
movieI Think I'm Missing Parts
2007
movieThe Back of Her Head
2007 · Writer
movieWhat To Do When Choking
2007 · , Editor, Director
movieThe Ralph Handel Story
2006 · Ralph Handel, Director, Editor
movieThe Groomsmen
2006 · Production Assistant
movieIf You See Something, Say Something
2006 · Business Man 2, Writer
movieThe Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005 · 1st Cameraman, Director, Editor, Writer
movieAlberto Live in a Bathroom
2004 · Benny the Salesman
tvThe Daily Show
1996 · Self
movieInto the Woods with Mark
— · , Director
movieGone Tomorrow
— · Director
Lizard Music
movieLizard Music
— · Director, Producer, Screenplay
movieCameron Winter at Carnegie Hall
— · Camera Operator
Superfakes
tvSuperfakes
— · Executive Producer