Benny Safdie

Age: 40

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Benjamin Safdie (born February 24, 1986) is an American filmmaker, actor, and editor best known for his collaborations with his older brother, Josh Safdie. Together, the Safdie brothers have established themselves as leading voices in contemporary independent cinema with acclaimed films such as Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), and Uncut Gems (2019). In addition to directing, Benny has pursued a parallel career as an actor. His performance in Good Time earned him a nomination for the Independent Spirit Award for Best Supporting Male. He has since appeared in high-profile films including Paul Thomas Anderson’s Licorice Pizza (2021), Kelly Fremon Craig’s Are You There God? It’s Me, Margaret. (2023), and Christopher Nolan’s Oppenheimer (2023). On television, he co-created, co-wrote, and starred alongside Nathan Fielder and Emma Stone in the Showtime series The Curse (2023).

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Benny Safdie

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The Kingmaker

In the high-stakes world of boxing, the eccentric, flamboyant, and morally ambiguous Don King rises from the streets of Cleveland to become one of the most powerful and controversial promoters in the sport’s history. A portrait of ambition, deception, and manipulation, Kingmaker captures the chaotic mind of a man whose hunger for success knew no bounds.

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