Benny Safdie

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 highprofile films including Paul Thomas Andersons Licorice Pizza 2021 Kelly Fremon Craigs Are You There God Its Me Margaret 2023 and Christopher Nolans Oppenheimer 2023 On television he cocreated cowrote and starred alongside Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in the Showtime series The Curse 2023