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Benny Safdie

Bio: 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)
Born: Mon, Feb 24 1986
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Benny Safdie is 39 years old
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Poster of The Odyssey
The Odyssey
Benny Safdie will be 40 in The Odyssey
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 15 2026
Poster of The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Benny Safdie will be 40 in The Super Mario Galaxy Movie as 'Bowser Jr. (voice)'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 01 2026
Poster of Happy Gilmore 2
Happy Gilmore 2
Benny Safdie was 39 in Happy Gilmore 2 as 'Frank Manatee'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 25 2025
Poster of search and destroy
search and destroy
Benny Safdie was 38 in search and destroy as 'John (Archival Footage)'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 19 2024
Poster of Oppenheimer
Oppenheimer
Benny Safdie was 37 in Oppenheimer as 'Edward Teller'.
Movie Released: Wed, Jul 19 2023
Poster of Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret.
Benny Safdie was 37 in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. as 'Herbert Simon'.
Movie Released: Wed, Mar 29 2023
Poster of Stars at Noon
Stars at Noon
Benny Safdie was 36 in Stars at Noon as 'CIA Man'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 14 2022
Poster of Licorice Pizza
Licorice Pizza
Benny Safdie was 35 in Licorice Pizza as 'Joel Wachs'.
Movie Released: Fri, Nov 26 2021
Poster of Pieces of a Woman
Pieces of a Woman
Benny Safdie was 34 in Pieces of a Woman as 'Chris'.
Movie Released: Wed, Dec 30 2020
Poster of Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems
Benny Safdie was 34 in Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Mar 10 2020
Poster of Question & Answer
Question & Answer
Benny Safdie was 33 in Question & Answer as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 2020
Poster of Goldman v Silverman
Goldman v Silverman
Benny Safdie was 33 in Goldman v Silverman as 'Al Silverman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 2020
Poster of The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie
The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie
Benny Safdie was 31 in The Universe Is Out There: Josh and Benny Safdie as 'Self'.
Movie Released: Tue, Oct 03 2017
Poster of Good Time
Good Time
Benny Safdie was 31 in Good Time as 'Nick Nikas'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2017
Poster of Person to Person
Person to Person
Benny Safdie was 31 in Person to Person as 'Eugene'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jul 28 2017
Poster of A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
Benny Safdie was 28 in A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2015
Poster of Solid Gold
Solid Gold
Benny Safdie was 27 in Solid Gold as 'Goldman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 2013
Poster of Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs
Benny Safdie was 25 in Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs as 'Himself'.
Movie Released: Tue, Dec 13 2011
Poster of John's Gone
John's Gone
Benny Safdie was 24 in John's Gone as 'John'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 2010
Poster of Why? (This Movie Exists)
Why? (This Movie Exists)
Benny Safdie was 23 in Why? (This Movie Exists)
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 01 2010
Poster of John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Benny Safdie was 22 in John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island
Movie Released: Sat, Sep 27 2008
Poster of There's Nothing You Can Do
There's Nothing You Can Do
Benny Safdie was 22 in There's Nothing You Can Do
Movie Released: Tue, Aug 05 2008
Poster of The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
The Acquaintances of a Lonely John
Benny Safdie was 22 in The Acquaintances of a Lonely John as 'John'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 22 2008
Poster of Yeast
Yeast
Benny Safdie was 22 in Yeast as 'Riverguy 2'.
Movie Released: Mon, Mar 10 2008
Poster of The Story of Charles Riverbank
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Benny Safdie was 21 in The Story of Charles Riverbank as 'Charles Riverbank'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 08 2008
Poster of I Think I'm Missing Parts
I Think I'm Missing Parts
Benny Safdie was 21 in I Think I'm Missing Parts
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 26 2007
Poster of What To Do When Choking
What To Do When Choking
Benny Safdie was 20 in What To Do When Choking
Movie Released: Mon, Jan 01 2007
Poster of The Ralph Handel Story
The Ralph Handel Story
Benny Safdie was 20 in The Ralph Handel Story as 'Ralph Handel'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 19 2006
Poster of If You See Something, Say Something
If You See Something, Say Something
Benny Safdie was 20 in If You See Something, Say Something as 'Business Man 2'.
Movie Released: Sat, Mar 11 2006
Poster of The Adventures of Slater's Friend
The Adventures of Slater's Friend
Benny Safdie was 19 in The Adventures of Slater's Friend as '1st Cameraman'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 2005
Poster of Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Alberto Live in a Bathroom
Benny Safdie was 17 in Alberto Live in a Bathroom as 'Benny the Salesman'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 01 2004
Poster of Into the Woods with Mark
Into the Woods with Mark
Benny Safdie will be 39+ in Into the Woods with Mark
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Projection/Admiration
Projection/Admiration
Benny Safdie will be 39+ in Projection/Admiration as 'Himself (Archival)'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

TV Shows (Acting Roles)

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Ages in TV shows are based off the first air date and may not be accurate. View individual episode details for accurate ages
Poster of Mr. Scorsese
Mr. Scorsese
Benny Safdie was 39+ in Mr. Scorsese as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, Oct 16 2025
Poster of The Curse
The Curse
Benny Safdie was 37+ in The Curse as 'Dougie Schecter'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 2023
Poster of Obi-Wan Kenobi
Obi-Wan Kenobi
Benny Safdie was 36+ in Obi-Wan Kenobi as 'Nari'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Thu, May 26 2022
Poster of Togetherness
Togetherness
Benny Safdie was 28+ in Togetherness as 'Craddock Brother #2'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jan 11 2015
Poster of The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon
Benny Safdie was 27+ in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Feb 17 2014
Poster of The Neistat Brothers
The Neistat Brothers
Benny Safdie was 24+ in The Neistat Brothers as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 05 2010
Poster of The Daily Show
The Daily Show
Benny Safdie was 10+ in The Daily Show as 'Self'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Jul 22 1996