Benny Safdie
Known for: Directing
Born: February 24, 1986
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
John's Gone
2010
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
2008
The Story of Charles Riverbank
2008
The Ralph Handel Story
2006
I Think I'm Missing Parts
2007
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008
If You See Something, Say Something
2006
Into the Woods with Mark
Solid Gold
2013
Question & Answer
2020
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
2011
Good Time
2017
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017
Goldman v Silverman
2020
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020
Stars at Noon
2022
What To Do When Choking
2007
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
2004
Happy Gilmore 2
2025
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023
Yeast
2008
Pieces of a Woman
2020
Licorice Pizza
2021
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026
The Odyssey
2026
Oppenheimer
2023
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005
Person to Person
2017
Obi-Wan Kenobi
2022
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014
Togetherness
2015
The Neistat Brothers
2010
The Curse
2023
The Daily Show
1996
Mr. Scorsese
2025