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

• Oppenheimer as Edward Teller
• Good Time as Nick Nikas
• Pieces of a Woman as Chris
• Licorice Pizza as Joel Wachs
• Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. as Herbert Simon
• John's Gone as John
• The Acquaintances of a Lonely John as John
• Stars at Noon as CIA Man
• There's Nothing You Can Do
• Happy Gilmore 2 as Frank Manatee

TV

• Obi-Wan Kenobi as Nari
• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as Self
• Togetherness as Craddock Brother #2
• The Neistat Brothers as Self
• The Curse as Dougie Schecter
• The Daily Show as Self
• Mr. Scorsese as Self