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Benny Safdie

b. 1986 · 19 titles in the catalogue

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).

Their work

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  1. Oppenheimer2023as Edward Teller
  2. Uncut Gems2019Director · Editor · Writer
  3. The Super Mario Galaxy Movie2026as Bowser Jr. (voice)
  4. Good Time2017as Nick Nikas · Director · Editor · Sound Recordist
  5. Licorice Pizza2021as Joel Wachs
  6. Obi-Wan Kenobi2022as Nari
  7. Marty Supreme2025Thanks
  8. The Odyssey2026as Agamemnon
  9. Pieces of a Woman2020as Chris
  10. Happy Gilmore 22025as Frank Manatee
  11. The Smashing Machine2025Co-Producer · Director · Editor · Screenplay
  12. The Daily Show1996as Self
  13. Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.2023as Herbert Simon
  14. The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon2014as Self
  15. Heaven Knows What2015Director · Editor · Sound Mixer · Sound Recordist
  16. The Curse2023as Dougie Schecter · Creator · Executive Producer · Story · Teleplay · Writer
  17. Stars at Noon2022as CIA Man
  18. Togetherness2015as Craddock Brother #2
  19. The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic2026as Self (archive footage)