Benny Safdie
Birthday
1986/02/24 (39 years old)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also know as
Ben Safdie, The Safdie Brothers, Benjamin Safdie, Benjamin '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 ...Read more
Acting
(2010) John's Gone
as John
(2008) The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
as John
(2022) Stars at Noon
as CIA Man
(2023) Oppenheimer
as Edward Teller
(2008) The Story of Charles Riverbank
as Charles Riverbank
(2008) There's Nothing You Can Do
as ---
(2011) Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
as Himself
Projection/Admiration
as Himself (Archival)
(2025) Happy Gilmore 2
as Frank Manatee
(2017) Good Time
as Nick Nikas
(2017) Person to Person
as Eugene
(2008) Yeast
as Riverguy 2
(2017) The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie
as Self
(2007) I Think I'm Missing Parts
as ---
(2006) The Ralph Handel Story
as Ralph Handel
(2008) John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
as ---
(2007) What To Do When Choking
as ---
(2006) If You See Something, Say Something
as Business Man 2
Into the Woods with Mark
as ---
(2020) Goldman v Silverman
as Al Silverman
(2013) Solid Gold
as Goldman
(2020) Pieces of a Woman
as Chris
(2020) Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
as Self
(2021) Licorice Pizza
as Joel Wachs
(2023) Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
as Herbert Simon
(2015) A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
as ---
(2020) Question & Answer
as Self
(2026) The Odyssey
as ---
(2005) The Adventures of Slater's Friend
as 1st Cameraman
(2010) Why? (This Movie Exists)
as ---
(2004) Alberto Live in a Bathroom
as Benny the Salesman
(2024) search and destroy
as John (Archival Footage)
(2026) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
as Bowser Jr. (voice)
(2022) Obi-Wan Kenobi
as Nari
(2014) The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
(2015) Togetherness
as Craddock Brother #2
(2010) The Neistat Brothers
as Self
(2023) The Curse
as Dougie Schecter
(1996) The Daily Show
as Self
(2025) Mr. Scorsese
as Self