Benny Safdie
Personal Info
Know For
Directing
Gender
Male
Birthday
1986-02-24 (39 years old)
Place of Birth
New York City, New York, USA
Also known As
Ben Safdie
The Safdie Brothers
Benjamin Safdie
Benjamin 'Benny' Safdie
Benny Safdie
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),...
Acting
2010
as John
2008
2022
as CIA Man
2023
as Edward Teller
2008
as Charles Riverbank
2011
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as Himself (Archival)
2025
as Frank Manatee
2017
as Nick Nikas
2017
as Eugene
2008
as Riverguy 2
2006
as Ralph Handel
2006
as Business Man 2
2020
as Al Silverman
2013
as Goldman
2020
as Chris
2021
as Joel Wachs
2023
as Herbert Simon
2020
as Self
2026
2005
as 1st Cameraman
2004
as Benny the Salesman
2024
as John (Archival Footage)
Production
2010
as Director
2017
as Director
2025
as Executive Producer
2010
as Director
2010
as Writer
2013
as Director
2008
as Director
2020
as Director
2012
as Director
2010
as Writer
2007
as Writer
2012
as Writer
2008
as Director
2020
as Writer
2020
as Editor
2005
as Director
2025
as Director
2025
as Screenplay
2013
as Director
2011
as Director
2008
as Director
2008
as Writer
2011
as Director of Photography
2008
as Editor
2017
as Director
2010
as Editor
-
as Screenplay
-
as Producer
2012
as Director
2012
as Sound Recordist
2005
as Writer
2005
as Editor
2019
as Director
2010
as Co-Producer
2006
as Director
2008
as Director
2011
as Director
2011
as Writer
2016
as Director
2016
as Editor
-
as Director
2007
as Director
2007
as Editor
-
as Director
2006
as Writer
2012
as Writer
2013
as Editor
2012
as Editor
2011
as Editor
2010
as Editor
2010
as Editor
2008
as Writer
2008
as Editor
2010
as Sound Designer
2008
as Producer
2010
as Producer
2012
as Casting Director
2006
as Production Assistant
2008
as Sound Designer
2017
as Editor
2019
as Writer
2006
as Editor
2008
as Editor
2008
as Writer
2015
as Director
2015
as Editor
2015
as Sound Recordist
2015
as Sound Mixer
2017
as Sound Recordist
2022
as Producer
2019
as Editor
2008
as Editor
2020
as Director
2012
as Producer
2025
as Co-Producer
2025
as Editor
-
as Director
-
as Producer
-
as Screenplay
2010
as Director
2010
as Editor
2025
as Thanks
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