Benny Safdie
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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).
Known for
Credits
The Odyssey (2026)
as Agamemnon
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The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
as Bowser Junior (voice)
Oppenheimer (2023)
as Edward Teller
Stars at Noon (2022)
as CIA Man
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
as Frank Manatee
Licorice Pizza (2021)
as Joel Wachs
Good Time (2017)
as Nick Nikas
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023)
as Herbert Simon
Pieces of a Woman (2020)
as Chris
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic (2026)
as Self (archive footage)
Question & Answer (2020)
as Self
Grown Ups 3 (—)
Actor
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie (2017)
as Self
Yeast (2008)
as Riverguy 2
Person to Person (2017)
as Eugene
Solid Gold (2013)
as Goldman
The Adventures of Slater's Friend (2005)
as 1st Cameraman
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems (2020)
as Self
There's Nothing You Can Do (2008)
Actor
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What (2015)
Actor
Alberto Live in a Bathroom (2004)
as Benny the Salesman
The Story of Charles Riverbank (2008)
as Charles Riverbank
Goldman v Silverman (2020)
as Al Silverman
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John (2008)
as John
If You See Something, Say Something (2006)
as Business Man 2
I Think I'm Missing Parts (2007)
Actor
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island (2008)
Actor
The Ralph Handel Story (2006)
as Ralph Handel
John's Gone (2010)
as John
Into the Woods with Mark (—)
Actor
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs (2011)
as Himself
What To Do When Choking (2007)
Actor