Directing
Benny Safdie
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).
Filmography
The Odyssey
Film · 2026
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
Film · 2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Film · 2026
Happy Gilmore 2
Film · 2025
Mr. Scorsese
Series · 2025
Oppenheimer
Film · 2023
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Film · 2023
The Curse
Series · 2023
Stars at Noon
Film · 2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Series · 2022
Licorice Pizza
Film · 2021
Goldman v Silverman
Film · 2020
Pieces of a Woman
Film · 2020
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Film · 2020
Question & Answer
Film · 2020
Good Time
Film · 2017
Person to Person
Film · 2017
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
Film · 2017
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
Film · 2015
Togetherness
Series · 2015
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Series · 2014
Solid Gold
Film · 2013
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Film · 2011
John's Gone
Film · 2010
The Neistat Brothers
Series · 2010
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Film · 2008
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Film · 2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
Film · 2008
Yeast
Film · 2008
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Film · 2008
I Think I'm Missing Parts
Film · 2007
What To Do When Choking
Film · 2007
The Ralph Handel Story
Film · 2006
If You See Something, Say Something
Film · 2006
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Film · 2005
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Film · 2004
The Daily Show
Series · 1996
Into the Woods with Mark
Film
Grown Ups 3
Film