Benny Safdie
Known for DirectingBorn 1986-02-24New 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).
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On television, he co-created, co-wrote, and starred alongside Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in the Showtime series The Curse (2023).
Known for
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026 · as Bowser Jr. (voice)
The Odyssey
2026 · as Agamemnon
Oppenheimer
2023 · as Edward Teller
Good Time
2017 · as Nick Nikas
Happy Gilmore 2
2025 · as Frank Manatee
Licorice Pizza
2021 · as Joel Wachs
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023 · as Herbert Simon
Pieces of a Woman
2020 · as Chris
Stars at Noon
2022 · as CIA Man
Question & Answer
2020 · as Self
Person to Person
2017 · as Eugene
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017 · as Self
Solid Gold
2013 · as Goldman
Yeast
2008 · as Riverguy 2
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020 · as Self
The Ralph Handel Story
2006 · as Ralph Handel
Goldman v Silverman
2020 · as Al Silverman
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
2008 · as John