Biography of 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).

Full Name

Benny Safdie

Born

February 24, 1986 in New York City, New York, USA

Age

40 years old

Known For

Directing

Gender

male

Benny Safdie has built a reputation in the entertainment industry through their work in directing. Explore the complete filmography of Benny Safdie on MovieFarming, where you can find every movie and TV show featuring this talented male, along with detailed cast information, plot summaries, and up-to-date streaming availability across all major platforms.

Filmography of Benny Safdie

Benny Safdie has appeared in numerous films and television shows throughout their career. Below are some of the most notable projects featuring Benny Safdie:

• John's Gone (2010) — Movie — Benny Safdie portrays John. Rated 5/10 by TMDb users.
• The Acquaintances of a Lonely John (2008) — Movie — Benny Safdie portrays John. Rated 5.9/10 by TMDb users.
• Stars at Noon (2022) — Movie — Benny Safdie portrays CIA Man. Rated 5.843/10 by TMDb users.
• Oppenheimer (2023) — Movie — Benny Safdie portrays Edward Teller. Rated 8.024/10 by TMDb users.
• The Story of Charles Riverbank (2008) — Movie — Benny Safdie portrays Charles Riverbank.
• There's Nothing You Can Do (2008) — Movie — featuring Benny Safdie. Rated 6/10 by TMDb users.
• Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs (2011) — Movie — Benny Safdie portrays Himself.
• Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) — Movie — Benny Safdie portrays Frank Manatee. Rated 6.5/10 by TMDb users.
• Good Time (2017) — Movie — Benny Safdie portrays Nick Nikas. Rated 7.205/10 by TMDb users.
• Yeast (2008) — Movie — Benny Safdie portrays Riverguy 2. Rated 5.556/10 by TMDb users.

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External Links

• View Benny Safdie on IMDb for complete filmography, awards, and trivia
• View Benny Safdie on The Movie Database (TMDb) for credits and images

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Movies Starring Benny Safdie

Browse the complete list of movies featuring Benny Safdie. Each title includes detailed information about the character portrayed, release year, and where to stream online:

• John's Gone (2010) — Benny Safdie as John.
• The Acquaintances of a Lonely John (2008) — Benny Safdie as John.
• Stars at Noon (2022) — Benny Safdie as CIA Man.
• Oppenheimer (2023) — Benny Safdie as Edward Teller.
• The Story of Charles Riverbank (2008) — Benny Safdie as Charles Riverbank.
• There's Nothing You Can Do (2008) — starring Benny Safdie.
• Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs (2011) — Benny Safdie as Himself.
• Happy Gilmore 2 (2025) — Benny Safdie as Frank Manatee.
• Good Time (2017) — Benny Safdie as Nick Nikas.
• Yeast (2008) — Benny Safdie as Riverguy 2.
• Person to Person (2017) — Benny Safdie as Eugene.
• Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie (2017) — Benny Safdie as Self.
• The Ralph Handel Story (2006) — Benny Safdie as Ralph Handel.
• I Think I'm Missing Parts (2007) — starring Benny Safdie.
• John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island (2008) — starring Benny Safdie.
• What To Do When Choking (2007) — starring Benny Safdie.
• If You See Something, Say Something (2006) — Benny Safdie as Business Man 2.
• Into the Woods with Mark — starring Benny Safdie.
• Goldman v Silverman (2020) — Benny Safdie as Al Silverman.
• Solid Gold (2013) — Benny Safdie as Goldman.

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