Directing · New York City, New York, USA · Born February 24, 1986
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).
MovieThe Odyssey
2026
as Agamemnon
MovieThe Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
2026
as Self (archive footage)
MovieThe Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026
as Bowser Jr. (voice)
TVMr. Scorsese
2025
as Self
MovieHappy Gilmore 2
2025
as Frank Manatee
TVThe Curse
2023
as Dougie Schecter
MovieOppenheimer
2023
as Edward Teller
MovieAre You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023
as Herbert Simon
MovieStars at Noon
2022
as CIA Man
TVObi-Wan Kenobi
2022
as Nari
MovieLicorice Pizza
2021
as Joel Wachs
MoviePieces of a Woman
2020
as Chris
MovieMoney on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020
as Self
MovieQuestion & Answer
2020
as Self
MovieGoldman v Silverman
2020
as Al Silverman
MovieMeet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017
as Self
MovieGood Time
2017
as Nick Nikas
MoviePerson to Person
2017
as Eugene
MovieA Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015
TVTogetherness
2015
as Craddock Brother #2
TVThe Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self
MovieSolid Gold
2013
as Goldman
MovieSecond Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
2011
as Himself
MovieJohn's Gone
2010
as John
TVThe Neistat Brothers
2010
as Self
MovieJohn's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008
MovieThere's Nothing You Can Do
2008
MovieThe Acquaintances of a Lonely John
2008
as John
MovieYeast
2008
as Riverguy 2
MovieThe Story of Charles Riverbank
2008
as Charles Riverbank
MovieI Think I'm Missing Parts
2007
MovieWhat To Do When Choking
2007
MovieThe Ralph Handel Story
2006
as Ralph Handel
MovieIf You See Something, Say Something
2006
as Business Man 2
MovieThe Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005
as 1st Cameraman
MovieAlberto Live in a Bathroom
2004
as Benny the Salesman
TVThe Daily Show
1996
as Self
MovieInto the Woods with Mark
