The Odyssey
2026 · Movie
as Agamemnon
Benny Safdie
1986-02-24
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New York City, New York, USA
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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).
Filmography
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
2026 · Movie
as Bowser Junior (voice)
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic
2026 · Movie
as Self (archive footage)
Happy Gilmore 2
2025 · Movie
as Frank Manatee
Mr. Scorsese
2025 · TV Show
as Self
Oppenheimer
2023 · Movie
as Edward Teller
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
2023 · Movie
as Herbert Simon
The Curse
2023 · TV Show
as Dougie Schecter
Stars at Noon
2022 · Movie
as CIA Man
Obi-Wan Kenobi
2022 · TV Show
as Nari
Licorice Pizza
2021 · Movie
as Joel Wachs
Goldman v Silverman
2020 · Movie
as Al Silverman
Pieces of a Woman
2020 · Movie
as Chris
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
2020 · Movie
as Self
Question & Answer
2020 · Movie
as Self
Good Time
2017 · Movie
as Nick Nikas
Person to Person
2017 · Movie
as Eugene
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie
2017 · Movie
as Self
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
2015 · Movie
Togetherness
2015 · TV Show
as Craddock Brother #2
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
2014 · TV Show
as Self
Solid Gold
2013 · Movie
as Goldman
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
2011 · Movie
as Himself
John's Gone
2010 · Movie
as John
The Neistat Brothers
2010 · TV Show
as Self
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
2008 · Movie
as John
The Story of Charles Riverbank
2008 · Movie
as Charles Riverbank
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008 · Movie
Yeast
2008 · Movie
as Riverguy 2
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008 · Movie
I Think I'm Missing Parts
2007 · Movie
What To Do When Choking
2007 · Movie
The Ralph Handel Story
2006 · Movie
as Ralph Handel
If You See Something, Say Something
2006 · Movie
as Business Man 2
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005 · Movie
as 1st Cameraman
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
2004 · Movie
as Benny the Salesman
The Daily Show
1996 · TV Show
as Self
Into the Woods with Mark
· Movie
Grown Ups 3
· Movie
Crew Credits
Public Access
2026 · Movie
Executive Producer
Thank You Very Much
2025 · Movie
Executive Producer
The Smashing Machine
2025 · Movie
Director, Screenplay, Co-Producer, Editor
Marty Supreme
2025 · Movie
Thanks
Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever Done
2025 · Movie
Additional Camera
Pee-wee as Himself
2025 · TV Show
Executive Producer
Ren Faire
2024 · TV Show
Executive Producer
The Curse
2023 · TV Show
Executive Producer, Story, Teleplay, Writer, Creator
Telemarketers
2023 · TV Show
Executive Producer
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
2023 · TV Show
Executive Producer
Funny Pages
2022 · Movie
Producer
Question & Answer
2020 · Movie
Director, Writer, Editor
Goldman v Silverman
2020 · Movie
Director
Uncut Gems
2019 · Movie
Director, Writer, Editor
The Pure and the Damned
2017 · Movie
Director
Good Time
2017 · Movie
Director, Editor, Sound Recordist
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
2016 · Movie
Editor, Director
Gone Tomorrow
2015 · Movie
Director
Heaven Knows What
2015 · Movie
Editor, Sound Mixer, Director, Sound Recordist
Lenny Cooke
2013 · Movie
Director, Editor
Solid Gold
2013 · Movie
Director
The Black Balloon
2012 · Movie
Director, Writer, Sound Recordist, Editor, Casting Director
Trophy Hunter
2012 · Movie
Director, Writer
Heartland
2012 · Movie
Producer
Buttons
2011 · Movie
Director, Director of Photography, Editor
Straight Hustle
2011 · Movie
Writer, Director
Daddy Longlegs
2010 · Movie
Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Editor, Sound Designer
John's Gone
2010 · Movie
Writer, Director, Editor, Producer
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The Surprise Tour
2010 · Movie
Editor
The Neistat Brothers
2010 · TV Show
Set Decoration
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
2008 · Movie
Director, Editor, Writer, Producer
There's Nothing You Can Do
2008 · Movie
Director, Writer, Editor
The Story of Charles Riverbank
2008 · Movie
Writer, Director
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
2008 · Movie
Editor
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
2008 · Movie
Director, Editor
The Back of Her Head
2007 · Movie
Writer
What To Do When Choking
2007 · Movie
Editor, Director
The Ralph Handel Story
2006 · Movie
Director, Editor
If You See Something, Say Something
2006 · Movie
Writer
The Groomsmen
2006 · Movie
Production Assistant
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
2005 · Movie
Director, Editor, Writer
Into the Woods with Mark
· Movie
Director
No image
Lizard Music
· Movie
Director, Producer, Screenplay
Cameron Winter at Carnegie Hall
· Movie
Camera Operator
No image
Superfakes
· TV Show
Executive Producer
