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BENNY SAFDIE

Directing
BORN February 24, 1986
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HEIGHT 5'9" (1.75 m)
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NATIONALITY American
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YEARS ACTIVE 2007 – Present
BENNY SAFDIE

👤 BIOGRAPHY

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).

🗉 QUICK FACTS

  • Nick Name Ben Safdie
  • Born February 24, 1986
  • Height 5'9" (1.75 m)
  • Nationality American
  • Citizenship American
  • Education Boston University (BS)
  • Current Status Active (Recently in Happy Gilmore 2, The Odyssey)
  • Years Active 2007 – Present
  • Occupation Directing
  • Family Background Private Family Background
  • Early Career Safdie's career additionally includes co-creating, writing, and acting in the satirical series ''The Curse'' (2023) with comedian Nathan Fielder, and his solo directorial debut ''The Smashing Machine'' (2025), for which he won the Silver Lion at the 82nd Venice International Film Festival.
  • Partner Ava Rawski
  • Children 2
  • Social

🎬 FILMOGRAPHY