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Benny Safdie
Directing · Born 1986-02-24 · 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, co-wrote, and starred alongside Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in the Showtime series The Curse (2023).
Known for
The Odyssey
Agamemnon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
The Daily Show
Self
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Bowser Junior (voice)
Oppenheimer
Edward Teller
Marty Supreme
Thanks
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Nari
Happy Gilmore 2
Frank Manatee
Uncut Gems
Director
Togetherness
Craddock Brother #2
Filmography
- 2026The OdysseyAgamemnon
- 2026The Odyssey: The Making of an EpicSelf (archive footage)
- 2026The Super Mario Galaxy MovieBowser Junior (voice)
- 2026Public AccessExecutive Producer
- 2025Marty SupremeThanks
- 2025Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever DoneAdditional Camera
- 2025Mr. ScorseseSelf
- 2025The Smashing MachineDirector
- 2025Happy Gilmore 2Frank Manatee
- 2025Pee-wee as HimselfExecutive Producer
- 2025Thank You Very MuchExecutive Producer
- 2024Ren FaireExecutive Producer
- 2023Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother GodExecutive Producer
- 2023The CurseDougie Schecter
- 2023TelemarketersExecutive Producer
- 2023OppenheimerEdward Teller
- 2023Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.Herbert Simon
- 2022Stars at NoonCIA Man
- 2022Funny PagesProducer
- 2022Obi-Wan KenobiNari
- 2021Licorice PizzaJoel Wachs
- 2020Pieces of a WomanChris
- 2020Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut GemsSelf
- 2020Question & AnswerSelf
- 2020Goldman v SilvermanAl Silverman
- 2019Uncut GemsDirector
- 2017Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny SafdieSelf
- 2017The Pure and the DamnedDirector
- 2017Good TimeNick Nikas
- 2017Person to PersonEugene
- 2016Toback Vs. Mailer: The IncidentDirector
- 2015A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
- 2015Heaven Knows WhatSound Recordist
- 2015Gone TomorrowDirector
- 2015TogethernessCraddock Brother #2
- 2014The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf
- 2013Lenny CookeDirector
- 2013Solid GoldGoldman
- 2012Trophy HunterDirector
- 2012HeartlandProducer
- 2012The Black BalloonDirector
- 2011Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy LonglegsHimself
- 2011Straight HustleDirector
- 2011ButtonsDirector
- 2010John's GoneJohn
- 2010The Neistat BrothersSelf
- 2010Daddy LonglegsDirector
- 2010The Surprise TourEditor
- 2008The Pleasure of Being RobbedEditor
- 2008John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
- 2008There's Nothing You Can Do
- 2008The Acquaintances of a Lonely JohnJohn
- 2008YeastRiverguy 2
- 2008The Story of Charles RiverbankCharles Riverbank
- 2007I Think I'm Missing Parts
- 2007The Back of Her HeadWriter
- 2007What To Do When Choking
- 2006The Ralph Handel StoryRalph Handel
- 2006The GroomsmenProduction Assistant
- 2006If You See Something, Say SomethingBusiness Man 2
- 2005The Adventures of Slater's Friend1st Cameraman
- 2004Alberto Live in a BathroomBenny the Salesman
- 1996The Daily ShowSelf
- —Into the Woods with Mark
- —Grown Ups 3
- —Lizard MusicDirector
- —Cameron Winter at Carnegie HallCamera Operator
- —SuperfakesExecutive Producer
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