Benny Safdie

Benny Safdie

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).

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2026

The Odyssey
The Odyssey
Movie - Released: 7/15/2026

2025

Happy Gilmore 2
Happy Gilmore 2
as Frank Manatee
Movie - Released: 7/25/2025

2023

Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
as Edward Teller
Movie - Released: 7/19/2023
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
as Herbert Simon
Movie - Released: 3/29/2023
The Curse
The Curse
as Dougie Schecter
TV - Released: 11/12/2023

2022

Stars at Noon
Stars at Noon
as CIA Man
Movie - Released: 10/14/2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi
as Nari
TV - Released: 5/26/2022

2021

Licorice Pizza
Licorice Pizza
as Joel Wachs
Movie - Released: 11/26/2021

2020

Goldman v Silverman
Goldman v Silverman
as Al Silverman
Movie - Released: 1/16/2020
Pieces of a Woman
Pieces of a Woman
as Chris
Movie - Released: 12/30/2020
Movie
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
as Self
Movie - Released: 3/10/2020
Question & Answer
Question & Answer
as Self
Movie - Released: 2/8/2020

2017

Good Time
Good Time
as Nick Nikas
Movie - Released: 8/11/2017
Person to Person
Person to Person
as Eugene
Movie - Released: 7/28/2017
The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie
The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie
as Self
Movie - Released: 10/3/2017

2015

Togetherness
Togetherness
as Craddock Brother #2
TV - Released: 1/11/2015

2014

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self
TV - Released: 2/17/2014

2013

Solid Gold
Solid Gold
as Goldman
Movie - Released: 8/15/2013

2011

Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
as Himself
Movie - Released: 12/13/2011

2010

John's Gone
John's Gone
as John
Movie - Released: 9/7/2010
Movie
Why? (This Movie Exists)
Movie - Released: 1/1/2010
The Neistat Brothers
The Neistat Brothers
as Self
TV - Released: 6/5/2010

2008

The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
as John
Movie - Released: 5/22/2008
The Story of Charles Riverbank
The Story of Charles Riverbank
as Charles Riverbank
Movie - Released: 1/8/2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
There's Nothing You Can Do
Movie - Released: 8/5/2008
Yeast
Yeast
as Riverguy 2
Movie - Released: 3/10/2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Movie - Released: 9/27/2008

2007

I Think I'm Missing Parts
I Think I'm Missing Parts
Movie - Released: 11/26/2007
What To Do When Choking
What To Do When Choking
Movie - Released: 1/1/2007

2006

The Ralph Handel Story
The Ralph Handel Story
as Ralph Handel
Movie - Released: 6/19/2006
If You See Something, Say Something
If You See Something, Say Something
as Business Man 2
Movie - Released: 3/11/2006

2005

The Adventures of Slater's Friend
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
as 1st Cameraman
Movie - Released: 4/22/2005

2004

Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
as Benny the Salesman
Movie - Released: 1/1/2004

1996

The Daily Show
The Daily Show
as Self
TV - Released: 7/22/1996

Unknown

Movie
Projection/Admiration
as Himself (Archival)
Movie