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Benny Safdie
Actor, Editor, Director, Writer, Producer, Additional CreditsBorn February 24, 1986 (40 years)
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).
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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Filmography
| 2026 | |
| 2026 | The Super Mario Galaxy Movie · as Bowser Jr. (voice) |
| 2025 | Happy Gilmore 2 · as Frank Manatee |
| 2023 | The Curse (TV Series) · as Dougie Schecter |
| 2023 | Oppenheimer · as Edward Teller |
| 2023 | Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. · as Herbert Simon |
| 2022 | Stars at Noon · as Cia Man |
| 2022 | Obi-Wan Kenobi (TV Series) · as Nari |
| 2021 | Licorice Pizza · as Joel Wachs |
| 2020 | Pieces of a Woman · as Chris |
| 2020 | Goldman v Silverman · as Al Silverman |
| 2017 | Good Time · as Nick Nikas |
| 2017 | Person to Person · as Eugene |
| 2015 | Togetherness (TV Series) · as Craddock Brother #2 |
| 2008 | Yeast · as Riverguy 2 |