Benny Safdie

Benny Safdie (39)

1986-02-24 | New York City, New York, USA

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).

Upcoming Films

On Movies

  • Happy Gilmore 2
  • Oppenheimer
  • Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
  • Stars at Noon
  • Licorice Pizza
  • Pieces of a Woman
  • Goldman v Silverman
  • Good Time
  • Person to Person
  • Solid Gold
  • John's Gone
  • John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
  • There's Nothing You Can Do
  • The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
  • Yeast
  • The Story of Charles Riverbank
  • The Ralph Handel Story
  • If You See Something, Say Something
  • Alberto Live in a Bathroom

Series as Director

On Series

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