Benny Safdie
Acteur, Redacteur, Regisseur, Schrijver, Producer
24 februari 1986 (40 years)
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).
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).
Known For
Cinematografie
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| 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 | Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. · as Herbert Simon |
| 2022 | Stars at Noon · as Cia Man |
| 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 Nikas |
| 2017 | Person to Person · as Eugene |
| 2015 | Togetherness · as Craddock Brother #2 |
| 2008 | Yeast · as Riverguy 2 |
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| 2014 | Heaven Knows WhatOp Plex |
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| 2014 | Heaven Knows WhatOp Plex |
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| 2026 | Lizard Music · as Screenplay |
| 2025 | The Smashing Machine · as Screenplay |
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| 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 ProducerOp 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 | Funny PagesOp Plex |
| 2009 | Daddy Longlegs · as Co-Producer |
| 2025 | Mr. Scorsese · as Self |
| 2020 | GMA3: What You Need to Know · as Self - Guest |
| 2020 | The 25th Annual Critics' Choice Awards · as Self - Nominee |
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| 2015 | Casey Neistat Vlog · as Self |
| 2014 | The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon · as Self |
| 2010 | The Neistat Brothers · as Self |
| 1996 | The Daily Show · as Self |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight · as Self |
| 1979 | CBS Sunday Morning With Jane Pauley · as Self |
| 2023 | The Curse · as Teleplay |
| 2017 | Good Time · as Sound Recordist |
| 2014 | Heaven Knows What · as Sound RecordistOp 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 AssistantOp Plex |