Career Timeline of Benny Safdie: Major Achievements and Milestones
From career breakthroughs to professional milestones, explore how Benny Safdie made an impact.
Benjamin (Benny) Safdie is an American filmmaker and actor, best known for his collaborations with his brother, Josh Safdie. Together, they've directed critically acclaimed films like *Heaven Knows What*, *Good Time*, and *Uncut Gems*. Beyond directing, Safdie has gained recognition as an actor, receiving an Independent Spirit Award nomination for *Good Time*. He has since appeared in films such as *Licorice Pizza* and *Oppenheimer*. Additionally, he co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the television series *The Curse*.
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2009: Release of Daddy Longlegs and Cannes Film Festival
In 2009, Benny and Josh Safdie's first feature film, Daddy Longlegs, was released. They also wrote and edited the film. It was showcased in the Directors' Fortnight at the 2009 Cannes Film Festival.
2013: Debut of Lenny Cooke at the Tribeca Film Festival
In 2013, Benny and Josh Safdie debuted the documentary film Lenny Cooke at the Tribeca Film Festival. They became attached to the project after Cooke approached them to review the footage.
2014: Release of Heaven Knows What
In 2014, Benny Safdie and his brother Josh directed the film Heaven Knows What.
2014: Premiere of Heaven Knows What at Venice International Film Festival
In 2014, Benny and Josh Safdie premiered their film Heaven Knows What at the 71st Venice International Film Festival.
February 2016: Filming of Good Time Begins
In February 2016, the Safdie brothers began filming their crime thriller film Good Time in New York City. Benny Safdie also starred in the film alongside Robert Pattinson.
2017: Release of Good Time
In 2017, Benny Safdie and his brother Josh directed the film Good Time.
2017: Appearance in Person to Person
In 2017, Benny Safdie began taking on performances not directed by himself or Josh, appearing in a role in the film Person to Person.
2017: Good Time Premieres at Cannes and Benny Receives Nomination
In 2017, the film Good Time premiered at the Cannes Film Festival, where it competed for the Palme d'Or. Benny Safdie was nominated for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male for his performance.
2019: Release of Uncut Gems
In 2019, Benny Safdie and his brother Josh directed the film Uncut Gems.
2020: Appearance in Pieces of a Woman
In 2020, Benny Safdie appeared in the film Pieces of a Woman.
2022: Appearances in Stars at Noon and Obi-Wan Kenobi
In 2022, Benny Safdie appeared in Claire Denis' romantic thriller Stars at Noon and as Nari in the Disney+ miniseries Obi-Wan Kenobi.
November 2023: Premiere of The Curse
In November 2023, the Showtime series The Curse, co-created by Benny Safdie and Nathan Fielder, premiered. Safdie also starred in the show and received critical acclaim, earning an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Supporting Performance in a New Scripted Series.
2023: Roles in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret. and Oppenheimer
In 2023, Benny Safdie starred in the film adaptation Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret., and appeared as Edward Teller in Oppenheimer, directed by Christopher Nolan.
2023: Roles in Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret, Oppenheimer, and The Curse
In 2023, Benny Safdie took on roles in the films Are You There God? It's Me, Margaret and Oppenheimer. He also co-created, co-wrote, and starred in the television series The Curse.
2025: Release of The Smashing Machine
Benny Safdie's next directorial effort, The Smashing Machine, starring Dwayne Johnson, is set to be released by A24 in 2025. The film is about former wrestler and MMA fighter Mark Kerr.
2025: Appearance in Happy Gilmore 2
In 2025, Benny Safdie appeared in Happy Gilmore 2.
2026: Reunion with Nolan on The Odyssey
In 2026, Benny Safdie is set to reunite with Christopher Nolan on The Odyssey.
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