Benny Safdie
male
Born on February 24, 1986 (39 years old)
From New York City, New York, USA
Known for Directing
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).
Cast Credits
- 2026
- 2025
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2017
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2011
- 2010
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 1996
Crew Credits
- 2025
- 2020
- 2019
- 2017
- 2016
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
Daddy Longlegs
as
Director
2010
John's Gone
as
Writer
2010
John's Gone
as
Director
2010
Daddy Longlegs
as
Writer
2010
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The Surprise Tour
as
Editor
2010
Daddy Longlegs
as
Co-Producer
2010
John's Gone
as
Editor
2010
Daddy Longlegs
as
Editor
2010
Daddy Longlegs
as
Sound Designer
2010
John's Gone
as
Producer
2010
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Why? (This Movie Exists)
as
Director
2010
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Why? (This Movie Exists)
as
Editor
2010
The Neistat Brothers
as
Set Decoration
2010
- 2008
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
as
Director
2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
as
Director
2008
The Story of Charles Riverbank
as
Writer
2008
The Story of Charles Riverbank
as
Director
2008
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
as
Editor
2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
as
Director
2008
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
as
Editor
2008
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
as
Writer
2008
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
as
Producer
2008
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
as
Sound Designer
2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
as
Writer
2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
as
Editor
2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
as
Editor
2008
- 2007
- 2005
- 2006
- 2024
- 2023
- 2022
- 2015
