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).
Filmography
The Odyssey
as Agamemnon
The Odyssey
as Agamemnon
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
as Self (archive footage)
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
as Self (archive footage)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
as Bowser Junior (voice)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
as Bowser Junior (voice)
Happy Gilmore 2
as Frank Manatee
Happy Gilmore 2
as Frank Manatee
Oppenheimer
as Edward Teller
Oppenheimer
as Edward Teller
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
as Herbert Simon
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
as Herbert Simon
Stars at Noon
as CIA Man
Stars at Noon
as CIA Man
Licorice Pizza
as Joel Wachs
Licorice Pizza
as Joel Wachs
Pieces of a Woman
as Chris
Pieces of a Woman
as Chris
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
as Self
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
as Self
Question & Answer
as Self
Question & Answer
as Self
Goldman v Silverman
as Al Silverman
Goldman v Silverman
as Al Silverman
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
as Self
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
as Self
Good Time
as Nick Nikas
Good Time
as Nick Nikas
Person to Person
as Eugene
Person to Person
as Eugene
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
Solid Gold
as Goldman
Solid Gold
as Goldman
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
as 1st Cameraman
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
as 1st Cameraman
Grown Ups 3
Grown Ups 3