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Director
Benny Safdie
- Born February 24, 1986 in New 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).
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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).
Known for
Oppenheimer2023
Uncut Gems2019
The Odyssey2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie2026
Good Time2017
Licorice Pizza2021
Obi-Wan Kenobi2022
Marty Supreme2025
Filmography
- TBAInto the Woods with MarkFilmDirector
- TBAGrown Ups 3Film
- TBASuperfakesSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2027Lizard MusicFilmDirector, Producer, Screenplay, Editor
- 2026The OdysseyFilmAgamemnon
- 2026The Super Mario Galaxy MovieFilmBowser Junior (voice)
- 2026The Odyssey: The Making of an EpicFilmSelf (archive footage)
- 2026Public AccessFilmExecutive Producer
- 2026Cameron Winter at Carnegie HallFilmCamera Operator, Co-Producer
- 2025Marty SupremeFilmThanks
- 2025Happy Gilmore 2FilmFrank Manatee
- 2025The Smashing MachineFilmDirector, Screenplay, Co-Producer, Editor
- 2025Pee-wee as HimselfSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2025Mr. ScorseseSeriesSelf
- 2025Thank You Very MuchFilmExecutive Producer
- 2025Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever DoneFilmAdditional Camera
- 2024Ren FaireSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2023OppenheimerFilmEdward Teller
- 2023Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.FilmHerbert Simon
- 2023The CurseSeriesDougie Schecter, Executive Producer, Story, Teleplay, Writer, Creator
- 2023TelemarketersSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2023Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother GodSeriesExecutive Producer
- 2022Obi-Wan KenobiSeriesNari
- 2022Stars at NoonFilmCIA Man
- 2022Funny PagesFilmProducer
- 2021Licorice PizzaFilmJoel Wachs
- 2020Pieces of a WomanFilmChris
- 2020Goldman v SilvermanFilmAl Silverman, Director
- 2020Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut GemsFilmSelf
- 2020Question & AnswerFilmSelf, Director, Editor, Writer
- 2019Uncut GemsFilmDirector, Writer, Editor
- 2017Good TimeFilmNick Nikas, Director, Editor, Sound Recordist
- 2017Person to PersonFilmEugene
- 2017Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny SafdieFilmSelf
- 2016Toback Vs. Mailer: The IncidentFilmDirector, Editor
- 2015Heaven Knows WhatFilmSound Recordist, Director, Editor, Sound Mixer
- 2015TogethernessSeriesCraddock Brother #2
- 2015A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows WhatFilm
- 2015Gone TomorrowFilmDirector
- 2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSeriesSelf
- 2013Lenny CookeFilmDirector, Editor
- 2013Solid GoldFilmGoldman, Director
- 2012The Black BalloonFilmDirector, Writer, Sound Recordist, Editor, Casting Director
- 2012Trophy HunterFilmDirector, Writer
- 2012HeartlandFilmProducer
- 2011Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy LonglegsFilmHimself
- 2011ButtonsFilmDirector, Director of Photography, Editor
- 2011Straight HustleFilmDirector, Writer
- 2010Daddy LonglegsFilmDirector, Writer, Co-Producer, Editor, Sound Designer
- 2010John's GoneFilmJohn, Writer, Director, Editor, Producer
- 2010The Neistat BrothersSeriesSelf, Set Decoration
- 2010The Surprise TourFilmEditor
- 2008The Pleasure of Being RobbedFilmEditor
- 2008YeastFilmRiverguy 2
- 2008The Acquaintances of a Lonely JohnFilmJohn, Director, Editor, Writer, Producer
- 2008There's Nothing You Can DoFilmDirector, Editor, Writer
- 2008The Story of Charles RiverbankFilmCharles Riverbank, Director, Writer
- 2008John's Lonely Trip to Coney IslandFilmDirector, Editor
- 2007The Back of Her HeadFilmWriter
- 2007I Think I'm Missing PartsFilm
- 2007What To Do When ChokingFilmEditor, Director
- 2006The GroomsmenFilmProduction Assistant
- 2006The Ralph Handel StoryFilmRalph Handel, Director, Editor
- 2006If You See Something, Say SomethingFilmBusiness Man 2, Writer
- 2005The Adventures of Slater's FriendFilm1st Cameraman, Director, Editor, Writer
- 2004Alberto Live in a BathroomFilmBenny the Salesman
- 1996The Daily ShowSeriesSelf