
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).
Acting
- 2025Mr. ScorseseSelf1 ep.
- 2023The CurseDougie Schecter10 ep.
- 2022Obi-Wan KenobiNari1 ep.
- 2015TogethernessCraddock Brother #21 ep.
- 2010The Neistat BrothersSelf8 ep.
Behind the camera
- 2025Pee-wee as HimselfExecutive Producer2 ep.
- 2024Ren FaireExecutive Producer3 ep.
- 2023Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother GodExecutive Producer3 ep.
- 2023The CurseExecutive Producer, Story, Teleplay, Writer10 ep.
- 2023TelemarketersExecutive Producer3 ep.
- 2010The Neistat BrothersSet Decoration8 ep.
- —SuperfakesExecutive Producer8 ep.
Guest appearances
- 2025Mr. ScorseseSelf1 ep.
- 2025The Daily ShowSelf1 ep.
- 2023The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy FallonSelf2 ep.
- 2022Obi-Wan KenobiNari1 ep.
- 2016TogethernessCraddock Brother #21 ep.
Also known as: Ben Safdie · The Safdie Brothers · Benjamin Safdie