Benny Safdie

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).

Review Highlights

AI-summarized critic and audience reaction, pulled from the Fan & Critic Buzz on their highest-rated films with us.

Selected Filmography

• The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon(2014)TV Series · 2 epsas Self
• The Daily Show(1996)TV Series · 1 epas Self
• The Odyssey(2026)as Agamemnon
• The Super Mario Galaxy Movie(2026)as Bowser Junior (voice)
• Obi-Wan Kenobi(2022)TV Series · 1 epas Nari
• Uncut Gems(2019)Director
• Togetherness(2015)TV Series · 1 epas Craddock Brother #2
• The Smashing Machine(2025)Director
• Mr. Scorsese(2025)TV Series · 1 epas Self
• Licorice Pizza(2021)as Joel Wachs
• The Curse(2023)TV Series · 10 epsas Dougie Schecter
• Happy Gilmore 2(2025)as Frank Manatee
• Stars at Noon(2022)as CIA Man
• Good Time(2017)as Nick Nikas
• Pieces of a Woman(2020)as Chris
• Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.(2023)as Herbert Simon
• Pee-wee as Himself(2025)TV Series · 2 epsExecutive Producer
• Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God(2023)TV Series · 3 epsExecutive Producer
• SuperfakesTV Series · 8 epsExecutive Producer
• Ren Faire(2024)TV Series · 3 epsExecutive Producer