Benny Safdie

Regizor

1986-02-24 · New York City, New York, USA

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).

• Oppenheimer (2023) — Edward Teller
• Diamante neșlefuite (2019) — Director, Writer, Editor
• Odiseea (2026) — Agamemnon
• Super Mario Galaxia: Filmul (2026) — Bowser Junior (voice)
• Pe bune, o să-ţi placă (2017) — Nick Nikas, Director, Editor, Sound Recordist
• Licorice Pizza (2021) — Joel Wachs
• Marty Suprem (2025) — Thanks
• Frânturi de femeie (2020) — Chris
• Ghinionistul 2 (2025) — Frank Manatee
• Smashing Machine (2025) — Director, Screenplay, Co-Producer, Editor
• Ești acolo Doamne? Sunt eu, Margaret. (2023) — Herbert Simon
• Heaven Knows What (2015) — Editor, Sound Mixer, Director, Sound Recordist
• Stars at Noon (2022) — CIA Man
• Funny Pages (2022) — Producer
• Goldman v Silverman (2020) — Al Silverman, Director
• The Groomsmen (2006) — Production Assistant
• Daddy Longlegs (2010) — Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Editor, Sound Designer
• Person to Person (2017) — Eugene
• The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008) — Editor
• Lenny Cooke (2013) — Director, Editor
• The Black Balloon (2012) — Director, Writer, Sound Recordist, Editor, Casting Director
• Yeast (2008) — Riverguy 2
• John's Gone (2010) — John, Writer, Director, Editor, Producer
• The Acquaintances of a Lonely John (2008) — John, Director, Editor, Writer, Producer