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).

Acting

Directing

Editing

Writing

Production

2025

2025

Pee-wee as Himself

Executive Producer

2025

Thank You Very Much

Executive Producer

2024

Ren Faire

Executive Producer

2023

2023

The Curse

Executive Producer

2023

Telemarketers

Executive Producer

2022

Funny Pages

Producer

2012

Heartland

Producer

2012

The Black Balloon

Casting Director

2010

John's Gone

Producer

2010

Daddy Longlegs

Co-Producer

2008

2006

The Groomsmen

Production Assistant

Sound

2017

Good Time

Sound Recordist

2015

2015

Heaven Knows What

Sound Recordist

2012

The Black Balloon

Sound Recordist

2010

Daddy Longlegs

Sound Designer

2008

Crew

2025

Creator

2023

The Curse

Creator

Camera

2011

Buttons

Director of Photography

Art

2010

The Neistat Brothers

Set Decoration

Infos

Full Name
Benny Safdie
Gender
Male
Date of Birth
2/24/1986
Website
http://www.elarapictures.com/
Also Known As

Ben Safdie

The Safdie Brothers

Benjamin Safdie

Benjamin 'Benny' Safdie