Benny Safdie
Birthday: 1986-02-24 | Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USABenjamin 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).
Known For
Acting
Role
as Bowser Jr. (voice)
as Frank Manatee
as Edward Teller
as Dougie Schecter
as Herbert Simon
as CIA Man
as Joel Wachs
as Al Silverman
as Chris
as Self
as Nick Nikas
as John
as Self
as Charles Riverbank
as Riverguy 2
as Business Man 2
as Ralph Handel
as 1st Cameraman
as Benny the Salesman
