Biography
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
Cast Credits
The Odyssey
Character:
MOVIE • 2026
Happy Gilmore 2
Character: Frank Manatee
MOVIE • 2025
The Curse
Character: Dougie Schecter
TV • 2023
Oppenheimer
Character: Edward Teller
MOVIE • 2023
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Character: Herbert Simon
MOVIE • 2023
Stars at Noon
Character: CIA Man
MOVIE • 2022
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Character: Nari
TV • 2022
Licorice Pizza
Character: Joel Wachs
MOVIE • 2021
Pieces of a Woman
Character: Chris
MOVIE • 2020
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2020
Question & Answer
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2020
Goldman v Silverman
Character: Al Silverman
MOVIE • 2020
The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2017
Good Time
Character: Nick Nikas
MOVIE • 2017
Person to Person
Character: Eugene
MOVIE • 2017
Togetherness
Character: Craddock Brother #2
TV • 2015
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
Character:
MOVIE • 2015
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Character: Self
TV • 2014
Solid Gold
Character: Goldman
MOVIE • 2013
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Character: Himself
MOVIE • 2011
Crew
Crew Credits
The Smashing Machine
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2025
The Smashing Machine
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 2025
The Smashing Machine
Role: Co-Producer
MOVIE • 2025
The Smashing Machine
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2025
Pee-wee as Himself
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2025
Thank You Very Much
Role: Executive Producer
MOVIE • 2025
Ren Faire
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2024
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2023
The Curse
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2023
The Curse
Role: Story
TV • 2023
The Curse
Role: Writer
TV • 2023
The Curse
Role: Teleplay
TV • 2023
The Curse
Role: Creator
TV • 2023
Telemarketers
Role: Executive Producer
TV • 2023
Funny Pages
Role: Producer
MOVIE • 2022
Question & Answer
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2020
Question & Answer
Role: Editor
MOVIE • 2020
Question & Answer
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2020
Goldman v Silverman
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2020
Uncut Gems
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2019