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).
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
as Herbert Simon
Age 37 (now 40)
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
as John
Age 22 (now 40)
Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever Done
Additional Camera
Age 39 (now 40)
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
as Herbert Simon
Age 37 (now 40)
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
as Self
Age 34 (now 40)
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
as Self
Age 31 (now 40)
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
as Himself
Age 25 (now 40)
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Writer
Age 22 (now 40) The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Producer
Age 22 (now 40) The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Director
Age 22 (now 40) The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
as John
Age 22 (now 40) The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Editor
Age 22 (now 40)
The Story of Charles Riverbank
as Charles Riverbank
Age 21 (now 40)
If You See Something, Say Something
as Business Man 2
Age 20 (now 40)
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
as 1st Cameraman
Age 19 (now 40) The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Editor
Age 19 (now 40) The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Director
Age 19 (now 40) The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Writer
Age 19 (now 40)
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
Executive Producer
Age 37 (now 40)
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
Age 27 (now 40)
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Also Known As
Ben Safdie, The Safdie Brothers, Benjamin Safdie
IMDB
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