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Ben Safdie
The Safdie Brothers
Benjamin Safdie
Benny Safdie
Directing
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 inclu…
Known For
Filmography
Movies
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
as Bowser Jr. (voice)
The Odyssey
as Agamemnon
Happy Gilmore 2
as Frank Manatee
Oppenheimer
as Edward Teller
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
as Herbert Simon
Stars at Noon
as CIA Man
Licorice Pizza
as Joel Wachs
Pieces of a Woman
as Chris
Goldman v Silverman
as Al Silverman
Question & Answer
as Self
TV Shows
Mr. Scorsese
as Self · 1 ep.
The Curse
as Dougie Schecter · 10 ep.
Obi-Wan Kenobi
as Nari · 1 ep.
Togetherness
as Craddock Brother #2 · 1 ep.
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
as Self · 2 ep.
The Neistat Brothers
as Self · 8 ep.
The Daily Show
as Self · 1 ep.