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).

Cast

John's Gone
John
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
John
Stars at Noon
CIA Man
Oppenheimer
Edward Teller
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Charles Riverbank
There's Nothing You Can Do
Unknown
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Himself
Projection/Admiration
Himself (Archival)
Happy Gilmore 2
Frank Manatee
Good Time
Nick Nikas
Yeast
Riverguy 2
Person to Person
Eugene
The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie
Self
The Ralph Handel Story
Ralph Handel
I Think I'm Missing Parts
Unknown
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Unknown
What To Do When Choking
Unknown
If You See Something, Say Something
Business Man 2
Into the Woods with Mark
Unknown
Goldman v Silverman
Al Silverman
Solid Gold
Goldman
Pieces of a Woman
Chris
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Self
Licorice Pizza
Joel Wachs
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Herbert Simon
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
Unknown
Question & Answer
Self
The Odyssey
Unknown
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
1st Cameraman
Why? (This Movie Exists)
Unknown
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Benny the Salesman
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Bowser Jr. (voice)

Crew

Daddy Longlegs
Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Editor, Sound Designer
The Pure and the Damned
Director
Thank You Very Much
Executive Producer
John's Gone
Writer, Director, Editor, Producer
Lenny Cooke
Director, Editor
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Director, Editor, Writer, Producer
Question & Answer
Director, Writer, Editor
The Black Balloon
Director, Writer, Sound Recordist, Editor, Casting Director
The Back of Her Head
Writer
There's Nothing You Can Do
Director, Writer, Editor
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Director, Editor, Writer
The Smashing Machine
Director, Screenplay, Co-Producer, Editor
Solid Gold
Director
Buttons
Director, Director of Photography, Editor
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Writer, Director
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
Editor, Sound Designer
Good Time
Director, Editor, Sound Recordist
The Surprise Tour
Editor
Untitled Adam Sandler/Josh Safdie Project
Screenplay, Producer
Trophy Hunter
Director, Writer
Uncut Gems
Director, Writer, Editor
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Director, Editor
The Ralph Handel Story
Director, Editor
Straight Hustle
Writer, Director
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
Editor, Director
What To Do When Choking
Editor, Director
Gone Tomorrow
Director
Into the Woods with Mark
Director
If You See Something, Say Something
Writer
The Groomsmen
Production Assistant
Heaven Knows What
Editor, Sound Mixer, Director, Sound Recordist
Funny Pages
Producer
Goldman v Silverman
Director
Heartland
Producer
Lizard Music
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Why? (This Movie Exists)
Director, Editor
Marty Supreme
Thanks
Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall
Camera Operator