Benny Safdie
Photoplayd Industry Rating
Roles are weighted by involvement: director 1.0, screenwriter 0.7, lead 0.8, supporting 0.4, crew 0.1.
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).
Known for
Credits
The Odyssey (2026)
as Agamemnon
2 watches
🍿 0.1
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
as Bowser Junior (voice)
Oppenheimer (2023)
as Edward Teller
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
as Frank Manatee
Good Time (2017)
as Nick Nikas
Licorice Pizza (2021)
as Joel Wachs
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023)
as Herbert Simon
Pieces of a Woman (2020)
as Chris
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic (2026)
as Self (archive footage)
Stars at Noon (2022)
as CIA Man
Grown Ups 3 (—)
Actor
Question & Answer (2020)
as Self
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems (2020)
as Self
Person to Person (2017)
as Eugene
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie (2017)
as Self
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John (2008)
as John
Yeast (2008)
as Riverguy 2
The Adventures of Slater's Friend (2005)
as 1st Cameraman
Goldman v Silverman (2020)
as Al Silverman
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What (2015)
Actor
There's Nothing You Can Do (2008)
Actor
John's Gone (2010)
as John
Into the Woods with Mark (—)
Actor
The Story of Charles Riverbank (2008)
as Charles Riverbank
Solid Gold (2013)
as Goldman
Alberto Live in a Bathroom (2004)
as Benny the Salesman
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island (2008)
Actor
What To Do When Choking (2007)
Actor
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs (2011)
as Himself
I Think I'm Missing Parts (2007)
Actor
The Ralph Handel Story (2006)
as Ralph Handel
If You See Something, Say Something (2006)
as Business Man 2