Josh Safdie
Biography
Joshua Henry Safdie (born April 3, 1984) is an American filmmaker and screenwriter, best known for his work with his younger brother, Benny Safdie, as one half of the acclaimed Safdie Brothers. Together, they developed a reputation for raw, urgent storytelling in films such as Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019). In 2024, it was reported that the Safdie Brothers would no longer co-direct and would instead pursue solo projects. Josh's first feature since the split, Marty Supreme (2025), was critically acclaimed, earning him nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best director.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Behind the Soundtrack: 'Uncut Gems' with Daniel Lopatin
as Self
2020
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
as Josh
2008
The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM
as Arthur Fleminger (voice)
2022
The Back of Her Head
as Him
2007
We're Going to the Zoo
as The Hitchhiker
2006
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
as Himself
2011
10 Crosby
2016
This Summer Feeling
as Thomas
2015
Yeast
as Riverguy 1
2008
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
as Self
2017
Lydia Hoffman Lydia Hoffman
as Bruce
2013
The Ralph Handel Story
as The Director (voice)
2006
Gone Tomorrow
TBA
Stand Clear of the Closing Doors
as Fighter
2014
My Art
as Tom
2016
Taking Woodstock
as Documentary Cameraman (uncredited)
2009
Hellaware
as Gallery Patron
2013
Daddy Longlegs
as Chris
2010
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
as Self
2020
Ezer Kenegdo
as Levi
2017
