Cast & creator
Benny Safdie
Best known for The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Daily Show, The Odyssey
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).
Also known as: Ben Safdie, The Safdie Brothers, Benjamin Safdie
113
film credits
18
television credits
39
1996–2026 · acting roles
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Known for
Across film & television
Filmography (131)
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The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Self
2014
The Daily Show
Self
1996
The Odyssey
Agamemnon
2026
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Bowser Junior (voice)
2026
Oppenheimer
Edward Teller
2023
Marty Supreme
Thanks
2025
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Nari
2022
Uncut Gems
Director
2019Uncut Gems
Writer
2019Uncut Gems
Editor
2019
Togetherness
Craddock Brother #2
2015
The Smashing Machine
Director
2025The Smashing Machine
Screenplay
2025The Smashing Machine
Co-Producer
2025The Smashing Machine
Editor
2025
Mr. Scorsese
Self
2025
Licorice Pizza
Joel Wachs
2021
Happy Gilmore 2
Frank Manatee
2025
Stars at Noon
CIA Man
2022
The Curse
Dougie Schecter
2023The Curse
Executive Producer
2023The Curse
Story
2023The Curse
Teleplay
2023The Curse
Writer
2023The Curse
Creator
2023
Good Time
Nick Nikas
2017Good Time
Director
2017Good Time
Editor
2017Good Time
Sound Recordist
2017
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Herbert Simon
2023
Pieces of a Woman
Chris
2020
Pee-wee as Himself
Executive Producer
2025
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
Executive Producer
2023Superfakes
Executive Producer
Ren Faire
Executive Producer
2024
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
Self (archive footage)
2026
Question & Answer
Self
2020Question & Answer
Director
2020Question & Answer
Writer
2020Question & Answer
Editor
2020
The Groomsmen
Production Assistant
2006
Funny Pages
Producer
2022
Heaven Knows What
Editor
2015Heaven Knows What
Sound Mixer
2015Heaven Knows What
Director
2015Heaven Knows What
Sound Recordist
2015
Grown Ups 3
The Neistat Brothers
Self
2010The Neistat Brothers
Set Decoration
2010
Daddy Longlegs
Director
2010Daddy Longlegs
Writer
2010Daddy Longlegs
Co-Producer
2010Daddy Longlegs
Editor
2010Daddy Longlegs
Sound Designer
2010
Telemarketers
Executive Producer
2023Lizard Music
Director
Lizard Music
Producer
Lizard Music
Screenplay
Lizard Music
Editor
Thank You Very Much
Executive Producer
2025
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
Editor
2008
Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall
Co-Producer
2026Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall
Camera Operator
2026
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
Self
2017
Public Access
Executive Producer
2026
Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever Done
Additional Camera
2025
Person to Person
Eugene
2017
Yeast
Riverguy 2
2008
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008There's Nothing You Can Do
Director
2008There's Nothing You Can Do
Writer
2008There's Nothing You Can Do
Editor
2008
Trophy Hunter
Director
2012Trophy Hunter
Writer
2012
Heartland
Producer
2012
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
1st Cameraman
2005The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Director
2005The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Editor
2005The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Writer
2005
Solid Gold
Goldman
2013Solid Gold
Director
2013
Gone Tomorrow
Director
2015
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
Editor
2016Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
Director
2016
Goldman v Silverman
Al Silverman
2020Goldman v Silverman
Director
2020
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Self
2020
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Benny the Salesman
2004
Straight Hustle
Writer
2011Straight Hustle
Director
2011
Lenny Cooke
Director
2013Lenny Cooke
Editor
2013
John's Gone
John
2010John's Gone
Writer
2010John's Gone
Director
2010John's Gone
Editor
2010John's Gone
Producer
2010
The Black Balloon
Director
2012The Black Balloon
Writer
2012The Black Balloon
Sound Recordist
2012The Black Balloon
Editor
2012The Black Balloon
Casting Director
2012
The Back of Her Head
Writer
2007
If You See Something, Say Something
Business Man 2
2006If You See Something, Say Something
Writer
2006
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Director
2008John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Editor
2008
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Charles Riverbank
2008The Story of Charles Riverbank
Writer
2008The Story of Charles Riverbank
Director
2008
Buttons
Director
2011Buttons
Director of Photography
2011Buttons
Editor
2011
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
John
2008The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Director
2008The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Editor
2008The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Writer
2008The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Producer
2008
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Himself
2011
I Think I'm Missing Parts
2007
Into the Woods with Mark
Into the Woods with Mark
Director
The Ralph Handel Story
Ralph Handel
2006The Ralph Handel Story
Director
2006The Ralph Handel Story
Editor
2006
What To Do When Choking
2007What To Do When Choking
Editor
2007What To Do When Choking
Director
2007The Surprise Tour
Editor
2010