Award-Winning Filmmaker & Actor Known for "Good Time," "Uncut Gems" & "The Curse"

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Benny Safdie Biography

Benny Safdie has carved a dynamic career in the film industry, both behind and in front of the camera. His notable contributions as a director include "Heaven Knows What," "Good Time," and "Uncut Gems," all co-directed with his brother Josh Safdie. Safdie has also displayed his acting prowess in films such as "Licorice Pizza," "Oppenheimer," "Happy Gilmore 2," and "The Odyssey." His directorial talents are also showcased in the 2025 film, "The Smashing Machine," starring Dwayne Johnson.

In addition to his film work, Safdie has made his mark on television. He co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the Showtime series "The Curse." He also appeared in the Disney+ miniseries "Obi-Wan Kenobi." His performances have earned him recognition; he secured an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series for "The Curse."

Safdie and his brother won the Independent Spirit Award for Best Director for "Uncut Gems," and they shared the Independent Spirit Award for Best Editing for the same film. Along with Ronald Bronstein and Josh Safdie, Benny won the Florida Film Critics Circle Award for Best Original Screenplay in 2019. His editing skills were further recognized with an Austin Film Critics Association Award for Best Film Editing in 2019.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 07/30/2025.

Benny Safdie Videos

Benny Safdie Directed The Smashing Machine While in Character for Happy Gilmore 2 | Tonight Show

Benny Safdie Directed The Smashing Machine While in Character for Happy Gilmore 2 | Tonight Show

Benny Safdie talks about directing The Smashing Machine while in character for Happy Gilmore 2, shares what it was like to play a bad guy in the...

Benny Safdie Shares What Inspired Him and Nathan Fielder to Write The Curse (Extended)

Benny Safdie Shares What Inspired Him and Nathan Fielder to Write The Curse (Extended)

Benny Safdie talks about his work as a stand-up comedian and shares how he and Nathan Fielder came up with the idea for their show The Curse. The...

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