Benny Safdie

Benny Safdie

Directing

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
John's Gone
5.0

(2010) John's Gone

as John

The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
5.9

(2008) The Acquaintances of a Lonely John

as John

Stars at Noon
5.9

(2022) Stars at Noon

as CIA Man

Oppenheimer
8.0

(2023) Oppenheimer

as Edward Teller

The Story of Charles Riverbank
0.0

(2008) The Story of Charles Riverbank

as Charles Riverbank

There's Nothing You Can Do
6.0

(2008) There's Nothing You Can Do

as ---

Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
0.0

(2011) Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs

as Himself

0.0

Projection/Admiration

as Himself (Archival)

Happy Gilmore 2
6.6

(2025) Happy Gilmore 2

as Frank Manatee

Good Time
7.2

(2017) Good Time

as Nick Nikas

Person to Person
5.2

(2017) Person to Person

as Eugene

Yeast
5.7

(2008) Yeast

as Riverguy 2

The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie
7.0

(2017) The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie

as Self

I Think I'm Missing Parts
0.0

(2007) I Think I'm Missing Parts

as ---

The Ralph Handel Story
0.0

(2006) The Ralph Handel Story

as Ralph Handel

John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
0.0

(2008) John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island

as ---

What To Do When Choking
0.0

(2007) What To Do When Choking

as ---

If You See Something, Say Something
0.0

(2006) If You See Something, Say Something

as Business Man 2

Into the Woods with Mark
10.0

Into the Woods with Mark

as ---

Goldman v Silverman
6.2

(2020) Goldman v Silverman

as Al Silverman

Solid Gold
8.0

(2013) Solid Gold

as Goldman

Pieces of a Woman
7.0

(2020) Pieces of a Woman

as Chris

6.0

(2020) Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems

as Self

Licorice Pizza
7.0

(2021) Licorice Pizza

as Joel Wachs

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
7.2

(2023) Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

as Herbert Simon

A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
0.0

(2015) A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What

as ---

Question & Answer
0.0

(2020) Question & Answer

as Self

The Odyssey
0.0

(2026) The Odyssey

as ---

The Adventures of Slater's Friend
0.0

(2005) The Adventures of Slater's Friend

as 1st Cameraman

0.0

(2010) Why? (This Movie Exists)

as ---

Alberto Live in a Bathroom
0.0

(2004) Alberto Live in a Bathroom

as Benny the Salesman

0.0

(2024) search and destroy

as John (Archival Footage)

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
0.0

(2026) The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

as Bowser Jr. (voice)

Obi-Wan Kenobi
7.0

(2022) Obi-Wan Kenobi

as Nari

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
5.9

(2014) The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self

Togetherness
6.7

(2015) Togetherness

as Craddock Brother #2

The Neistat Brothers
6.7

(2010) The Neistat Brothers

as Self

The Curse
6.4

(2023) The Curse

as Dougie Schecter

The Daily Show
6.4

(1996) The Daily Show

as Self

Mr. Scorsese
8.1

(2025) Mr. Scorsese

as Self