Benny Safdie
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).
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
John's Gone
as John
2010
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
as John
2008
Stars at Noon
as CIA Man
2022
Oppenheimer
as Edward Teller
2023
The Story of Charles Riverbank
as Charles Riverbank
2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
as Himself
2011
Happy Gilmore 2
as Frank Manatee
2025
Good Time
as Nick Nikas
2017
Person to Person
as Eugene
2017
Yeast
as Riverguy 2
2008
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
as Self
2017
The Ralph Handel Story
as Ralph Handel
2006
I Think I'm Missing Parts
2007
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008
If You See Something, Say Something
as Business Man 2
2006
What To Do When Choking
2007
Into the Woods with Mark
TBA
Solid Gold
as Goldman
2013
Goldman v Silverman
as Al Silverman
2020
