Also Known As: Ben Safdie, The Safdie Brothers, Benjamin Safdie
Benny Safdie
📍Born in 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
John's Gone
as John
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
as John
Stars at Noon
as CIA Man
Oppenheimer
as Edward Teller
The Story of Charles Riverbank
as Charles Riverbank
There's Nothing You Can Do
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
as Himself
Happy Gilmore 2
as Frank Manatee
Good Time
as Nick Nikas
Yeast
as Riverguy 2
Person to Person
as Eugene
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
as Self
Crew Work
📌 Quick Info
Born
February 24, 1986
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Department
Directing
Popularity
4.6
Also Known As
📊 Career Stats
39
Acting Roles
91
Crew Roles
32
Movies
7
TV Shows