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Benny Safdie

Bio: Benjamin 'Benny' Safdie (born February 24, 1986) is an American director, screenwriter, and actor, best known for the New York-set thrillers Good Time (2017) and Uncut Gems (2019). Together with his brother and frequent collaborator Josh Safdie, they are of Syrian-Jewish ancestry and grew up between their European father in Queens and their New Yorker mother in Manhattan
Born: Mon, Feb 24 1986
Birthplace: New York City, New York, USA
Benny Safdie is 38 years old
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Poster of Thank You Very Much
Thank You Very Much
Benny Safdie was 37 in Thank You Very Much as 'Executive Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 31 2023
Poster of Funny Pages
Funny Pages
Benny Safdie was 36 in Funny Pages as 'Producer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 26 2022
Poster of Question & Answer
Question & Answer
Benny Safdie was 33 in Question & Answer as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Sat, Feb 08 2020
Poster of Goldman v Silverman
Goldman v Silverman
Benny Safdie was 33 in Goldman v Silverman as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jan 16 2020
Poster of Uncut Gems
Uncut Gems
Benny Safdie was 33 in Uncut Gems as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 30 2019
Poster of Marcy Me
Marcy Me
Benny Safdie was 31 in Marcy Me as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Dec 21 2017
Poster of The Pure and the Damned
The Pure and the Damned
Benny Safdie was 31 in The Pure and the Damned as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 05 2017
Poster of Good Time
Good Time
Benny Safdie was 31 in Good Time as 'Director, Editor, Sound Recordist'.
Movie Released: Fri, Aug 11 2017
Poster of Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident
Benny Safdie was 30 in Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident as 'Editor, Director'.
Movie Released: Wed, Nov 23 2016
Poster of Heaven Knows What
Heaven Knows What
Benny Safdie was 29 in Heaven Knows What as 'Editor, Sound Mixer, Director, Sound Recordist'.
Movie Released: Fri, May 29 2015
Poster of Lenny Cooke
Lenny Cooke
Benny Safdie was 27 in Lenny Cooke as 'Director, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Dec 06 2013
Poster of Solid Gold
Solid Gold
Benny Safdie was 27 in Solid Gold as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Thu, Aug 15 2013
Poster of Heartland
Heartland
Benny Safdie was 27 in Heartland as 'Director, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, Jun 13 2013
Poster of Trophy Hunter
Trophy Hunter
Benny Safdie was 26 in Trophy Hunter as 'Director, Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Dec 01 2012
Poster of The Black Balloon
The Black Balloon
Benny Safdie was 25 in The Black Balloon as 'Director, Writer, Sound Recordist, Editor, Casting Director'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jan 20 2012
Poster of Straight Hustle
Straight Hustle
Benny Safdie was 25 in Straight Hustle as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Mon, Nov 07 2011
Poster of Buttons
Buttons
Benny Safdie was 25 in Buttons as 'Director, Director of Photography, Editor'.
Movie Released: Fri, Sep 02 2011
Poster of John's Gone
John's Gone
Benny Safdie was 24 in John's Gone as 'Writer, Director, Editor, Producer'.
Movie Released: Tue, Sep 07 2010
Poster of Daddy Longlegs
Daddy Longlegs
Benny Safdie was 24 in Daddy Longlegs as 'Director, Writer, Co-Producer, Editor, Sound Designer'.
Movie Released: Wed, Apr 28 2010
Poster of The Surprise Tour
The Surprise Tour
Benny Safdie was 24 in The Surprise Tour as 'Editor'.
Movie Released: Thu, Apr 01 2010
Poster of The Pleasure of Being Robbed
The Pleasure of Being Robbed
Benny Safdie was 22 in The Pleasure of Being Robbed as 'Editor, Sound Designer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Oct 03 2008
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 as 'Director, Editor'.
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 as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
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 'Director, Editor, Writer, Producer'.
Movie Released: Thu, May 22 2008
Poster of The Story of Charles Riverbank
The Story of Charles Riverbank
Benny Safdie was 21 in The Story of Charles Riverbank as 'Writer, Director'.
Movie Released: Tue, Jan 08 2008
Poster of The Back of Her Head
The Back of Her Head
Benny Safdie was 20 in The Back of Her Head as 'Writer'.
Movie Released: Sat, Jan 20 2007
Poster of What To Do When Choking
What To Do When Choking
Benny Safdie was 20 in What To Do When Choking as 'Editor, Director'.
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 'Director, Editor'.
Movie Released: Mon, Jun 19 2006
Poster of The Groomsmen
The Groomsmen
Benny Safdie was 20 in The Groomsmen as 'Production Assistant'.
Movie Released: Fri, Jun 09 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 'Writer'.
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 'Director, Editor, Writer'.
Movie Released: Fri, Apr 22 2005
Poster of Gone Tomorrow
Gone Tomorrow
Benny Safdie will be 38+ in Gone Tomorrow as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Into the Woods with Mark
Into the Woods with Mark
Benny Safdie will be 38+ in Into the Woods with Mark as 'Director'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of Untitled Adam Sandler/Josh Safdie Project
Untitled Adam Sandler/Josh Safdie Project
Benny Safdie will be 38+ in Untitled Adam Sandler/Josh Safdie Project as 'Screenplay, Producer'.
Movie Released: Unreleased
Poster of The Smashing Machine
The Smashing Machine
Benny Safdie will be 38+ in The Smashing Machine as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Movie Released: Unreleased

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Poster of Ren Faire
Ren Faire
Benny Safdie was 38+ in Ren Faire as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Jun 02 2024
Poster of Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God
Benny Safdie was 37+ in Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Mon, Nov 13 2023
Poster of The Curse
The Curse
Benny Safdie was 37+ in The Curse as 'Executive Producer, Story, Writer, Teleplay, Creator'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 2023
Poster of Telemarketers
Telemarketers
Benny Safdie was 37+ in Telemarketers as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sun, Aug 13 2023
Poster of The Neistat Brothers
The Neistat Brothers
Benny Safdie was 24+ in The Neistat Brothers as 'Set Decoration'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Sat, Jun 05 2010
Poster of Pee-wee as Himself
Pee-wee as Himself
Benny Safdie will be 38+ in Pee-wee as Himself as 'Executive Producer'.
TV Show Released: First Air Date
Unreleased