Benny Safdie
Directing
36
Acting Credits
23
Directed
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 ...
Known For
Filmography
The Odyssey
2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026
as Bowser Jr. (voice)
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
as Frank Manatee
Mr. Scorsese
2025
as Self
Oppenheimer
2023
as Edward Teller
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023
as Herbert Simon
The Curse
2023
as Dougie Schecter
Stars at Noon
2022
as CIA Man
Obi-Wan Kenobi
2022
as Nari
Licorice Pizza
2021
as Joel Wachs
Goldman v Silverman
2020
as Al Silverman
Pieces of a Woman
2020
as Chris
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020
as Self
Question & Answer
2020
as Self
Good Time
2017
as Nick Nikas
Person to Person
2017
as Eugene
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017
as Self
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015
Togetherness
2015
as Craddock Brother #2
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
as Self
Solid Gold
2013
as Goldman
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
2011
as Himself
John's Gone
2010
as John
The Neistat Brothers
2010
as Self
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
2008
as John
The Story of Charles Riverbank
2008
as Charles Riverbank
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008
Yeast
2008
as Riverguy 2
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008
I Think I'm Missing Parts
2007
What To Do When Choking
2007
The Ralph Handel Story
2006
as Ralph Handel
If You See Something, Say Something
2006
as Business Man 2
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005
as 1st Cameraman
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
2004
as Benny the Salesman
The Daily Show
1996
as Self