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Benny Safdie

Directing 40 years old New York City, New York, USA ★ 1.3
Born: February 24, 1986

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).

External Links

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Known For

Uncut Gems
Uncut Gems Director 2019
The Smashing Machine
The Smashing Machine Director 2025
Good Time
Good Time Director 2017
Heaven Knows What
Heaven Knows What Director 2015
Daddy Longlegs
Daddy Longlegs Director 2010

Jimmy's Seen (7)

Uncut Gems
Uncut Gems Writer 2019
Funny Pages
Funny Pages Producer 2022
Licorice Pizza
Licorice Pizza Joel Wachs 2021
Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer Edward Teller 2023
Uncut Gems
Uncut Gems Writer 2019 Watched 2 times
Heaven Knows What
Heaven Knows What Director 2015
Good Time
Good Time Director 2017 Watched 2 times

Filmography

Acting Credits (37)

Directing Credits (26)

Writing Credits (19)

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