Benny Safdie

Skuespiller, Filmklipper, Instruktør, Forfatter, Producer

24. februar 1986 (40 år)
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).

Film og serier på Plex

  • Good Time
    Good Time2017
  • Heaven Knows What
    Heaven Knows What2015
  • Kolde fødder
    Kolde fødder2006
  • Stars at Noon
    Stars at Noon2022
  • Thank You Very Much
    Thank You Very Much2025

Kendt for

  • Uncut Gems
    Uncut Gems2019
  • Good Time
    Good Time2017
  • The Smashing Machine
    The Smashing Machine2025
  • Golfbanens skræk 2
    Golfbanens skræk 22025
  • Heaven Knows What
    Heaven Knows What2015
  • Pieces of a Woman
    Pieces of a Woman2020
  • Super Mario Galaxy filmen
    Super Mario Galaxy filmen2026
  • Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
    Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.2023
  • The Curse
    The Curse10 episoder
  • Daddy Longlegs
    Daddy Longlegs2009
  • Goldman v Silverman
    Goldman v Silverman2020
  • Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
    Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God3 episoder
  • Stars at Noon
    Stars at Noon2022
  • Pee-Wee as Himself
    Pee-Wee as Himself2 episoder
  • The Black Balloon
    The Black Balloon2012
  • Thank You Very Much
    Thank You Very Much2025
  • Lenny Cooke
    Lenny Cooke2013
  • Telemarketers
    Telemarketers3 episoder

Filmografi

2026
The Odyssey · as Agamemnon
2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie · as Bowser Jr. (voice)
2025
Happy Gilmore 2 · as Frank Manatee
2023
The Curse · as Dougie Schecter
2023
Oppenheimer · as Edward Teller
2023
2022
Stars at Noon · as Cia ManPå Plex
2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi · as Nari
2021
Licorice Pizza · as Joel Wachs
2020
Pieces of a Woman · as Chris
2020
Goldman v Silverman · as Al Silverman
2017
Good Time · as Nick NikasPå Plex
2017
Person to Person · as Eugene
2015
Togetherness · as Craddock Brother #2
2008
Yeast · as Riverguy 2

2025
The Smashing Machine · as Co-Producer
2025
Pee-Wee as Himself · as Executive Producer
2024
Ren Faire · as Executive Producer
2023
Thank You Very Much · as Executive ProducerPå Plex
2023
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God · as Executive Producer
2023
The Curse · as Executive Producer
2023
Telemarketers · as Executive Producer
2022
2009
Daddy Longlegs · as Co-Producer

2023
The Curse · as Story
2017
Good Time · as Sound RecordistPå Plex
2014
Heaven Knows What · as Sound RecordistPå Plex
2012
The Black Balloon · as Sound Recordist
2012
The Black Balloon · as Casting Director
2011
Buttons · as Director Of Photography
2010
The Neistat Brothers · as Set Decoration
2009
Daddy Longlegs · as Sound Designer
2006
The Groomsmen · as Production AssistantPå Plex