Benny Safdie
- Known for
- Directing
- Born
- February 24, 1986, New York City, New York, USA
- Movies
- 58
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).
Upcoming Benny Safdie Movies
Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall
2026
November 20, 2026
Into the Woods with Mark
Release date TBA
Grown Ups 3
Release date TBA
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2026 | Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall | Producer |
| 2025 | The Smashing Machine | Director, Screenplay |
| 2022 | Funny Pages | Producer |
| 2020 | Question & Answer | Director, Writer |
| 2020 | Goldman v Silverman | Director |
| 2019 | Uncut Gems | Director, Writer |
| 2017 | Good Time | Director |
| 2016 | Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident | Director |
| 2015 | Heaven Knows What | Director |
| 2015 | Gone Tomorrow | Director |
| 2013 | Lenny Cooke | Director |
| 2013 | Solid Gold | Director |
| 2012 | Trophy Hunter | Director, Writer |
| 2012 | Heartland | Producer |
| 2012 | The Black Balloon | Director, Writer |
| 2011 | Straight Hustle | Director, Writer |
| 2011 | Buttons | Director |
| 2010 | John's Gone | Writer, Director, Producer |
| 2010 | Daddy Longlegs | Director, Writer |
| 2008 | John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island | Director |
| 2008 | There's Nothing You Can Do | Director, Writer |
| 2008 | The Acquaintances of a Lonely John | Director, Writer, Producer |
| 2008 | The Story of Charles Riverbank | Director, Writer |
| 2007 | The Back of Her Head | Writer |
| 2007 | What To Do When Choking | Director |
| 2006 | The Ralph Handel Story | Director |
| 2006 | If You See Something, Say Something | Writer |
| 2005 | The Adventures of Slater's Friend | Director, Writer |
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