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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'.
Thu, Aug 31 2023
Poster of Funny Pages
Funny Pages
Benny Safdie was
36 in Funny Pages
as 'Producer'.
Fri, Aug 26 2022
Poster of Question & Answer
Question & Answer
Benny Safdie was
33 in Question & Answer
as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Sat, Feb 08 2020
Poster of Goldman v Silverman
Goldman v Silverman
Benny Safdie was
33 in Goldman v Silverman
as 'Director'.
Thu, Jan 16 2020
Poster of Uncut Gems
Uncut Gems
Benny Safdie was
33 in Uncut Gems
as 'Director, Writer, Editor'.
Fri, Aug 30 2019
Poster of The Pure and the Damned
The Pure and the Damned
Benny Safdie was
31 in The Pure and the Damned
as 'Director'.
Tue, Sep 05 2017
Poster of Good Time
Good Time
Benny Safdie was
31 in Good Time
as 'Director, Editor, Sound Recordist'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, May 29 2015
Poster of Lenny Cooke
Lenny Cooke
Benny Safdie was
27 in Lenny Cooke
as 'Director, Editor'.
Fri, Dec 06 2013
Poster of Solid Gold
Solid Gold
Benny Safdie was
27 in Solid Gold
as 'Director'.
Thu, Aug 15 2013
Poster of Heartland
Heartland
Benny Safdie was
27 in Heartland
as 'Director, Producer'.
Thu, Jun 13 2013
Poster of Trophy Hunter
Trophy Hunter
Benny Safdie was
26 in Trophy Hunter
as 'Director, Writer'.
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'.
Fri, Jan 20 2012
Poster of Straight Hustle
Straight Hustle
Benny Safdie was
25 in Straight Hustle
as 'Writer, Director'.
Mon, Nov 07 2011
Poster of Buttons
Buttons
Benny Safdie was
25 in Buttons
as 'Director, Director of Photography, Editor'.
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'.
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'.
Wed, Apr 28 2010
Poster of The Surprise Tour
The Surprise Tour
Benny Safdie was
24 in The Surprise Tour
as 'Editor'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
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'.
Mon, Jun 19 2006
Poster of The Groomsmen
The Groomsmen
Benny Safdie was
20 in The Groomsmen
as 'Production Assistant'.
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'.
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'.
Fri, Apr 22 2005
Poster of Gone Tomorrow
Gone Tomorrow
Benny Safdie will be
38+ in Gone Tomorrow
as 'Director'.
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'.
Unreleased
Poster of If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
Benny Safdie will be
38+ in If I Had Legs I’d Kick You
as 'Producer'.
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'.
Unreleased
Poster of The Smashing Machine
The Smashing Machine
Benny Safdie will be
38+ in The Smashing Machine
as 'Director, Producer, Screenplay'.
Unreleased

TV Shows (As Crew)

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Poster of Ren Faire
Ren Faire
Benny Safdie was
38+ in Ren Faire
as 'Executive Producer'.
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'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sun, Nov 12 2023
Poster of Telemarketers
Telemarketers
Benny Safdie was
37+ in Telemarketers
as 'Executive Producer'.
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'.
First Air Date
Sat, Jun 05 2010