Benny Safdie

Directing · Born 1986-02-24 in 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 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,…

Filmography

• John's Gone as John
• The Acquaintances of a Lonely John as John
• Stars at Noon as CIA Man
• Oppenheimer as Edward Teller
• There's Nothing You Can Do
• Happy Gilmore 2 as Frank Manatee
• Good Time as Nick Nikas
• Person to Person as Eugene
• Yeast as Riverguy 2
• Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie as Self