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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).
Benny Safdie is an American filmmaker and actor, widely known for his intense directorial collaborations with his brother Josh and for his diverse supporting acting roles in major feature films.
He gained significant critical acclaim for co-directing indie hits like Uncut Gems and Good Time, while also appearing in notable projects such as Oppenheimer and the television series The Curse.
His directorial projects are often characterized by high-tension narratives, gritty realism, and kinetic, chaotic energy.
Good Time (2017) is a pivotal project where he served as both a director and played the lead character, Nick Nikas.