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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, 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).

Benny Safdie

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Films Featuring Benny Safdie

John's Gone

The Acquaintances of a Lonely John

Stars at Noon

Oppenheimer

The Story of Charles Riverbank

There's Nothing You Can Do

Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs

Happy Gilmore 2

Good Time

Person to Person

Yeast

Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie

The Ralph Handel Story

I Think I'm Missing Parts

John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island

If You See Something, Say Something

What To Do When Choking

Into the Woods with Mark

Solid Gold

Goldman v Silverman

Pieces of a Woman

Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems

Licorice Pizza

Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.

A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What

Question & Answer

The Odyssey

The Adventures of Slater's Friend

Alberto Live in a Bathroom

The Super Mario Galaxy Movie

The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic

Grown Ups 3

Unnamed The Super Mario Bros. Movie Third Sequel