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 Andersonβs Licorice Pizza (2021), Kelly Fremon Craigβs Are You There God? Itβs Me, Margaret. (2023), and Christopher Nolanβs Oppenheimer (2023).
On television, he co-created, co-wrote, and starred alongside Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in the Showtime series The Curse (2023).
Filmography (39)
The Odyssey
2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
2026
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
Mr. Scorsese
2025
Oppenheimer
2023
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023
The Curse
2023
Stars at Noon
2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi
2022
Licorice Pizza
2021
Goldman v Silverman
2020
Pieces of a Woman
2020
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020
Question & Answer
2020
Good Time
2017
Person to Person
2017
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015
Togetherness
2015
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Solid Gold
2013
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
2011
John's Gone
2010
The Neistat Brothers
2010
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
2008
The Story of Charles Riverbank
2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008
Yeast
2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008
I Think I'm Missing Parts
2007
What To Do When Choking
2007
The Ralph Handel Story
2006
If You See Something, Say Something
2006
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
2004
The Daily Show
1996
Into the Woods with Mark
Grown Ups 3