Benny Safdie
Directing
- Born
- February 24, 1986 (age 40) · New York City, New York, USA
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).
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On television, he co-created, co-wrote, and starred alongside Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in the Showtime series The Curse (2023).
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Known for
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- 2026Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall Camera Operator, Producer
- 2026Public Access Executive Producer
- 2025Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever Done Additional Camera
- 2025The Smashing Machine Director, Screenplay, Co-Producer, Editor
- 2025Thank You Very Much Executive Producer
- 2022Funny Pages Producer
- 2020Question & Answer Director, Editor, Writer
- 2020Goldman v Silverman Director
- 2019Uncut Gems Director, Writer, Editor
- 2017
