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).
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).
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Filmography (Movies)
The Odyssey
Character:
Release Date:15/07/2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Character:Bowser Jr. (voice)
Release Date:01/04/2026
Happy Gilmore 2
Character:Frank Manatee
Release Date:25/07/2025
Oppenheimer
Character:Edward Teller
Release Date:19/07/2023
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Character:Herbert Simon
Release Date:29/03/2023
Stars at Noon
Character:CIA Man
Release Date:14/10/2022
Licorice Pizza
Character:Joel Wachs
Release Date:26/11/2021
Pieces of a Woman
Character:Chris
Release Date:30/12/2020
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Character:Self
Release Date:10/03/2020
Question & Answer
Character:Self
Release Date:08/02/2020
Goldman v Silverman
Character:Al Silverman
Release Date:16/01/2020
The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie
Character:Self
Release Date:03/10/2017
Good Time
Character:Nick Nikas
Release Date:11/08/2017
Person to Person
Character:Eugene
Release Date:28/07/2017
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
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Release Date:01/01/2015
Solid Gold
Character:Goldman
Release Date:15/08/2013
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Character:Himself
Release Date:13/12/2011
John's Gone
Character:John
Release Date:07/09/2010
Why? (This Movie Exists)
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Release Date:01/01/2010
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
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Release Date:27/09/2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
Character:
Release Date:05/08/2008
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Character:John
Release Date:22/05/2008
Yeast
Character:Riverguy 2
Release Date:10/03/2008
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Character:Charles Riverbank
Release Date:08/01/2008
I Think I'm Missing Parts
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Release Date:26/11/2007
What To Do When Choking
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Release Date:01/01/2007
The Ralph Handel Story
Character:Ralph Handel
Release Date:19/06/2006
If You See Something, Say Something
Character:Business Man 2
Release Date:11/03/2006
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Character:1st Cameraman
Release Date:22/04/2005
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Character:Benny the Salesman
Release Date:01/01/2004
Television Appearances
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