Benny Safdie
Directing
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).
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Benny Safdie
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Bowser Jr. (voice)
... 2026
Frank Manatee
... 2025
Edward Teller
... 2023
Herbert Simon
... 2023
CIA Man
... 2022
Joel Wachs
... 2021
Chris
... 2020
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Self
... 2020
Al Silverman
... 2020
... 2017
Nick Nikas
... 2017
Eugene
... 2017
Goldman
... 2013
... 2011
John
... 2010
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... 2008
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Riverguy 2
... 2008
Charles Riverbank
... 2008
... 2007
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Ralph Handel
... 2006
Business Man 2
... 2006
1st Cameraman
... 2005
Benny the Salesman
... 2004
Himself (Archival)
