Benny Safdie
Director
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
Oppenheimer
as Edward Teller 2023
Good Time
as Nick Nikas 2017
Licorice Pizza
as Joel Wachs 2021
Pieces of a Woman
as Chris 2020
Happy Gilmore 2
as Frank Manatee 2025
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
as Herbert Simon 2023
Stars at Noon
as CIA Man 2022
Goldman v Silverman
as Al Silverman 2020
Person to Person
as Eugene 2017
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
as John 2008
Yeast
as Riverguy 2 2008
John's Gone
as John 2010
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008
The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie
as Self 2017
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
as Self 2020
Into the Woods with Mark
TBA
Solid Gold
as Goldman 2013