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Benny Safdie

Directing

13.3 Popularity Feb 24, 1986 (39 years old) New York City, New York, USA

Benjamin Safdie (born February 24, 1986) is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and film editor best known for working with his older brother Josh as a filmmaker. His directorial works include Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019). Transitioning towa...

Biography

Benjamin Safdie (born February 24, 1986) is an American film director, screenwriter, actor, and film editor best known for working with his older brother Josh as a filmmaker. His directorial works include Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019). Transitioning towards acting, Safdie was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his role in Good Time and has since taken on roles in films such as Licorice Pizza (2021), Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. and Oppenheimer (both 2023). He co-created, co-wrote and starred in the television show The Curse (2023).

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Filmography 121

2026
2025
The Smashing Machine Movie

Director

2025
The Smashing Machine Movie

Screenplay

2025
The Smashing Machine Movie

Co-Producer

2025
2025
Happy Gilmore 2 Movie

as Frank Manatee

2025
Pee-wee as Himself TV

Executive Producer

2025
Thank You Very Much Movie

Executive Producer

2024
Ren Faire TV

Executive Producer

2023
2023
The Curse TV

as Dougie Schecter

2023
The Curse TV

Executive Producer

2023
The Curse TV

Story

2023
The Curse TV

Teleplay

2023
The Curse TV

Writer

2023
The Curse TV

Creator

2023
Telemarketers TV

Executive Producer

2023
Oppenheimer Movie

as Edward Teller

2023
2022
Stars at Noon Movie

as CIA Man

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Personal Details

Known For Directing
Gender Not specified
Birthday February 24, 1986 (39 years old)
Place of Birth New York City, New York, USA
Also Known As Ben Safdie, The Safdie Brothers, Benjamin Safdie and 1 more
Years Active 2005 - 2026
Popularity 13.3
Career Stats
121 Total Credits
28 Movie Roles
5 TV Roles
7 Photos