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