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Benny Safdie
AKA: Ben Safdie · The Safdie Brothers · Benjamin Safdie
Directing
Born: 1986
New York City, New York, USA
12 Global Credits
🔥 5.7 Popularity
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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).
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
Mr. Scorsese
Self
2025 · US
Pee-wee as Himself
Executive Producer
2025 · US
Ren Faire
Executive Producer
2024 · US
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
Executive Producer
2023 · US
The Curse
Dougie Schecter
2023 · US
Telemarketers
Executive Producer
2023 · US
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Nari
2022 · US
Togetherness
Craddock Brother #2
2015 · US
Full Credits
| Show / Title | Year | Credit / Role |
|---|---|---|
| Mr. Scorsese | 2025 | Self |
| Pee-wee as Himself | 2025 | Executive Producer |
| Ren Faire | 2024 | Executive Producer |
| Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God | 2023 | Executive Producer |
| The Curse | 2023 | Dougie Schecter |
| The Curse | 2023 | Executive Producer, Writer |
| Telemarketers | 2023 | Executive Producer |
| Obi-Wan Kenobi | 2022 | Nari |
| Togetherness | 2015 | Craddock Brother #2 |
| The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon | 2014 | Self |
| The Daily Show | 1996 | Self |