BENNY SAFDIE
Benny Safdie
Gender: Male
Known for: Directing
Birthday: February 24, 1986
Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA
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).
Filmography
Starring
Bowser Jr. (voice)
2026·
The OdysseyAgamemnon
2025·
Mr. ScorseseSelf
2023·
The CurseDougie Schecter
Herbert Simon
2025·
Happy Gilmore 2Frank Manatee
2023·
OppenheimerEdward Teller
2022·
Obi-Wan KenobiNari
2022·
Stars at NoonCIA Man
2021·
Licorice PizzaJoel Wachs
2020·
Question & AnswerSelf
2020·
Pieces of a WomanChris
2020·
Goldman v SilvermanAl Silverman
2017·
Person to PersonEugene
2017·
Good TimeNick Nikas
2015·
TogethernessCraddock Brother #2
2013·
Solid GoldGoldman
2010·
The Neistat BrothersSelf
2010·
John's GoneJohn
2008·
YeastRiverguy 2
Charles Riverbank
John
Business Man 2
Ralph Handel
1st Cameraman
Benny the Salesman
1996·
The Daily ShowSelf
Production
TBA·
SuperfakesExecutive Producer
2026·
Public AccessExecutive Producer
2025·
Pee-wee as HimselfExecutive Producer
Additional Camera
2023·
The CurseTeleplay, Creator, Writer, Story, Executive Producer
Camera Operator
2025·
Marty SupremeThanks
TBA·
Lizard MusicScreenplay, Producer, Director
2025·
The Smashing MachineEditor, Co-Producer, Screenplay, Director
2024·
Ren FaireExecutive Producer
Executive Producer
2023·
TelemarketersExecutive Producer
2022·
Funny PagesProducer
2020·
Goldman v SilvermanDirector
2019·
Uncut GemsEditor, Writer, Director
2017·
Good TimeSound Recordist, Editor, Director
2015·
Heaven Knows WhatSound Recordist, Director, Sound Mixer, Editor
2012·
HeartlandProducer
2012·
The Black BalloonCasting Director, Editor, Sound Recordist, Writer, Director
2012·
Trophy HunterWriter, Director
2011·
ButtonsEditor, Director of Photography, Director
2010·
The Neistat BrothersSet Decoration
2010·
John's GoneProducer, Editor, Director, Writer
2010·
Daddy LonglegsSound Designer, Editor, Co-Producer, Writer, Director
Editor, Director
Editor, Writer, Director
Producer, Writer, Editor, Director
Editor, Director
2006·
The GroomsmenProduction Assistant
Writer
Director
TBA·
Gone TomorrowDirector
2025·
Thank You Very MuchExecutive Producer
2020·
Question & AnswerEditor, Writer, Director
Director
Director, Editor
2013·
Lenny CookeEditor, Director
2013·
Solid GoldDirector
2011·
Straight HustleDirector, Writer
2010·
The Surprise TourEditor
Editor
Director, Writer
Director, Editor
2007·
The Back of Her HeadWriter
Writer, Editor, Director