Benny Safdie

Benny Safdie (b. 1986) is an American filmmaker, actor, and editor known for co-directing a run of tense, character-driven dramas with his brother Josh Safdie. Through films such as Heaven Knows What, Good Time, and Uncut Gems, he helped shape a style defined by handheld immediacy and escalating moral pressure. Alongside his work behind the camera, Safdie has built a parallel acting career, appearing in projects ranging from Licorice Pizza to Oppenheimer. Whether directing or performing, his work gravitates toward volatility, risk, and the uneasy pursuit of survival within unforgiving systems.