Benny Safdie

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).

Filmography of Benny Safdie

• The Smashing Machine (2025)
• Question & Answer (2020)
• Goldman v Silverman (2020)
• Uncut Gems (2019)
• Good Time (2017)
• Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident (2016)
• Gone Tomorrow (2015)
• Heaven Knows What (2015)
• Lenny Cooke (2013)
• Solid Gold (2013)
• The Black Balloon (2012)
• Trophy Hunter (2012)
• Buttons (2011)
• Straight Hustle (2011)
• Daddy Longlegs (2010)
• John's Gone (2010)
• The Acquaintances of a Lonely John (2008)
• There's Nothing You Can Do (2008)
• The Story of Charles Riverbank (2008)
• John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island (2008)
• What To Do When Choking (2007)
• The Ralph Handel Story (2006)
• The Adventures of Slater's Friend (2005)
• Into the Woods with Mark