Benny Safdie
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
On television, he co-created, co-wrote, and starred alongside Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in the Showtime series The Curse (2023).
Born
Feb 24, 1986
New York City, New York, USA
Known For
Directing
Movies
32 acting
81 crew
Popularity
2.6
Known For
The Odyssey
2026
as Agamemnon
Oppenheimer
2023
as Edward Teller
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026
as Bowser Junior (voice)
Licorice Pizza
2021
as Joel Wachs
Good Time
2017
as Nick Nikas
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
as Frank Manatee
Pieces of a Woman
2020
as Chris
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023
as Herbert Simon
Stars at Noon
2022
as CIA Man
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