Benny Safdie
Directing
Born: 1986-02-24 · New York City, New York, USA
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
🎬 Movies (20)
The Odyssey
2026
Agamemnon
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026
Bowser Jr. (voice)
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
Frank Manatee
Oppenheimer
2023
Edward Teller
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023
Herbert Simon
Stars at Noon
2022
CIA Man
Licorice Pizza
2021
Joel Wachs
Pieces of a Woman
2020
Chris
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020
Self
Question & Answer
2020
Self
Goldman v Silverman
2020
Al Silverman
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017
Self
Good Time
2017
Nick Nikas
Person to Person
2017
Eugene
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015
Solid Gold
2013
Goldman
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
2011
Himself
John's Gone
2010
John
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008
