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Benny Safdie

Benny Safdie

Known For Directing
Birthday Feb 24, 1986 (39)
Birthplace New York City, New York, USA
Popularity 2 (history)
Updated Nov 12, 2025
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 Heav ... en 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

Happy Gilmore 2

Happy Gilmore 2

2025

as Frank Manatee

Oppenheimer

Oppenheimer

2023

as Edward Teller

Licorice Pizza

Licorice Pizza

2021

as Joel Wachs

Goldman v Silverman

Goldman v Silverman

2020

as Al Silverman

Pieces of a Woman

Pieces of a Woman

2020

as Chris

Good Time

Good Time

2017

as Nick Nikas

Person to Person

Person to Person

2017

as Eugene

Solid Gold

Solid Gold

2013

as Goldman

John's Gone

John's Gone

2010

as John

The Story of Charles Riverbank

The Story of Charles Riverbank

2008

as Charles Riverbank

Yeast

Yeast

2008

as Riverguy 2

The Smashing Machine

The Smashing Machine

2025

Screenplay, Editor

Marty Supreme

Marty Supreme

2025

Thanks

Uncut Gems

Uncut Gems

2019

Editor, Writer

Good Time

Good Time

2017

Sound Recordist, Editor

Heaven Knows What

Heaven Knows What

2015

Sound Mixer, Sound Recordist, Editor

Lenny Cooke

Lenny Cooke

2013

Editor

The Black Balloon

The Black Balloon

2012

Casting Director, Sound Recordist, Editor, Writer

Straight Hustle

Straight Hustle

2011

Writer

Buttons

Buttons

2011

Director of Photography, Editor

Daddy Longlegs

Daddy Longlegs

2010

Sound Designer, Editor, Writer

John's Gone

John's Gone

2010

Editor, Writer

The Pleasure of Being Robbed

The Pleasure of Being Robbed

2008

Sound Designer, Editor

There's Nothing You Can Do

There's Nothing You Can Do

2008

Editor, Writer

The Back of Her Head

The Back of Her Head

2007

Writer

The Groomsmen

The Groomsmen

2006

Production Assistant

The Adventures of Slater's Friend

The Adventures of Slater's Friend

2005

Editor, Writer

The Smashing Machine

The Smashing Machine

2025

Director

Goldman v Silverman

Goldman v Silverman

2020

Director

Uncut Gems

Uncut Gems

2019

Director

Good Time

Good Time

2017

Director

The Pure and the Damned

The Pure and the Damned

2017

Director

Heaven Knows What

Heaven Knows What

2015

Director

Heartland

Heartland

2013

Director

Lenny Cooke

Lenny Cooke

2013

Director

Solid Gold

Solid Gold

2013

Director

The Black Balloon

The Black Balloon

2012

Director

Buttons

Buttons

2011

Director

Straight Hustle

Straight Hustle

2011

Director

Daddy Longlegs

Daddy Longlegs

2010

Director

John's Gone

John's Gone

2010

Director

Thank You Very Much

Thank You Very Much

2025

Executive Producer

The Smashing Machine

The Smashing Machine

2025

Co-Producer

Funny Pages

Funny Pages

2022

Producer

Heartland

Heartland

2013

Producer

Daddy Longlegs

Daddy Longlegs

2010

Co-Producer

John's Gone

John's Gone

2010

Producer

Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

The Curse

as Dougie Schecter

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Nov 12, 2023

Obi-Wan Kenobi

as Nari

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 26, 2022

Togetherness

as Craddock Brother #2

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 11, 2015

The Neistat Brothers

as Self

Episodes: 8

First Aired: Jun 05, 2010

The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 17, 2014

Popularity Metrics

Popularity History


Year Month Avg Max Min
2024 5 15 15 15
2024 6 10 31 5
2024 7 16 26 6
2024 8 12 22 6
2024 9 17 33 5
2024 10 6 15 1
2024 11 6 11 2
2024 12 7 11 5
2025 1 13 53 4
2025 2 5 11 1
2025 3 4 9 0
2025 4 1 1 1
2025 5 2 3 1
2025 6 1 2 1
2025 7 1 3 0
2025 8 3 13 0
2025 9 1 1 0
2025 10 1 2 1
2025 11 2 4 1
2025 12 2 3 1

Trending Rank


Year Month Avg Rank Max Rank
2024 5 653 653
2024 6 708 438
2024 12 822 748
2025 1 429 301
2025 2 524 401
2025 3 484 429
2025 7 471 407
2025 9 432 137
2025 11 104 34

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