Benny Safdie

Director

Born: February 24, 1986 (age 40)
From: New York City, New York, USA

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…

Filmography (44)

The Odyssey (2026)
Agamemnon
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic (2026)
Self (archive footage)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie (2026)
Bowser Jr. (voice)
The Smashing Machine (2025)
Director
Happy Gilmore 2 (2025)
Frank Manatee
Oppenheimer (2023)
Edward Teller
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. (2023)
Herbert Simon
Stars at Noon (2022)
CIA Man
Licorice Pizza (2021)
Joel Wachs
Pieces of a Woman (2020)
Chris
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems (2020)
Self
Question & Answer (2020)
Director
Goldman v Silverman (2020)
Director
Uncut Gems (2019)
Director
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie (2017)
Self
The Pure and the Damned (2017)
Director
Good Time (2017)
Director
Person to Person (2017)
Eugene
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident (2016)
Director
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What (2015)
Heaven Knows What (2015)
Director
Lenny Cooke (2013)
Director
Solid Gold (2013)
Director
Trophy Hunter (2012)
Director
The Black Balloon (2012)
Director
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs (2011)
Himself
Straight Hustle (2011)
Director
Buttons (2011)
Director
John's Gone (2010)
Director
Daddy Longlegs (2010)
Director