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).
Filmography
The Odyssey
Happy Gilmore 2
Oppenheimer
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Stars at Noon
Licorice Pizza
Pieces of a Woman
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Question & Answer
Goldman v Silverman
The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie
Good Time
Person to Person
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
Solid Gold
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
John's Gone
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
There's Nothing You Can Do
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Yeast
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Projection/Admiration
Why? (This Movie Exists)
I Think I'm Missing Parts
What To Do When Choking
The Ralph Handel Story
If You See Something, Say Something
Into the Woods with Mark
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
