The Odyssey2026
As Agamemnon
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Benny Safdie
Born
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 (32)
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie2026
As Bowser Junior (voice)
TMDb 8.2 / 10
Oppenheimer2023
As Edward Teller
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Licorice Pizza2021
As Joel Wachs
TMDb 6.9 / 10
Good Time2017
As Nick Nikas
TMDb 7.2 / 10
Happy Gilmore 22025
As Frank Manatee
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.2023
As Herbert Simon
TMDb 7.1 / 10
Question & Answer2020
As Self
TMDb 8.0 / 10
Pieces of a Woman2020
As Chris
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Stars at Noon2022
As CIA Man
TMDb 5.8 / 10
The Odyssey: The Making of an Epic2026
As Self (archive footage)
TMDb 6.5 / 10
Grown Ups 3Release date TBA
Solid Gold2013
As Goldman
TMDb 7.7 / 10
Person to Person2017
As Eugene
TMDb 5.2 / 10
Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie2017
As Self
TMDb 7.0 / 10
Yeast2008
As Riverguy 2
TMDb 5.6 / 10
The Story of Charles Riverbank2008
As Charles Riverbank
Goldman v Silverman2020
As Al Silverman
TMDb 6.2 / 10
The Adventures of Slater's Friend2005
As 1st Cameraman
TMDb 10.0 / 10
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems2020
As Self
TMDb 6.0 / 10
There's Nothing You Can Do2008
TMDb 6.0 / 10
I Think I'm Missing Parts2007
Alberto Live in a Bathroom2004
As Benny the Salesman
John's Gone2010
As John
TMDb 5.0 / 10
The Ralph Handel Story2006
As Ralph Handel
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island2008
Into the Woods with MarkRelease date TBA
TMDb 10.0 / 10
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John2008
As John
TMDb 5.9 / 10
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What2015
If You See Something, Say Something2006
As Business Man 2
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs2011
As Himself
What To Do When Choking2007
Filmography and biography: TMDb