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).
Acting
Movie
Oppenheimer
as Edward Teller
2023
Movie
Good Time
as Nick Nikas
2017
Movie
Licorice Pizza
as Joel Wachs
2021
Movie
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
as Bowser Jr. (voice)
2026
TV
Obi-Wan Kenobi
as Nari
2022
Movie
Pieces of a Woman
as Chris
2020
Movie
Happy Gilmore 2
as Frank Manatee
2025
TV
The Daily Show
as Self
1996
Movie
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
as Herbert Simon
2023
TV
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
2014
TV
The Curse
as Dougie Schecter
2023
Movie
Stars at Noon
as CIA Man
2022
TV
Togetherness
as Craddock Brother #2
2015
Movie
Goldman v Silverman
as Al Silverman
2020
Movie
Person to Person
as Eugene
2017
TV
Mr. Scorsese
as Self
2025
Movie
Yeast
as Riverguy 2
2008
Movie
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
as John
2008
Movie
John's Gone
as John
2010
TV
The Neistat Brothers
as Self
2010
Movie
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008
Movie
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
as Self
2017
Movie
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
as Self
2020
Movie
Into the Woods with Mark
Crew
Movie
Uncut Gems
Director
2019
Movie
Good Time
Director
2017
Movie
Marty Supreme
Thanks
2025
Movie
The Smashing Machine
Director
2025
Movie
Heaven Knows What
Editor
2015
TV
The Curse
Executive Producer
2023
Movie
Funny Pages
Producer
2022
Movie
Goldman v Silverman
Director
2020
Movie
The Groomsmen
Production Assistant
2006
Movie
Daddy Longlegs
Director
2010
Movie
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
Editor
2008
TV
Telemarketers
Executive Producer
2023