Josh Safdie
- Known For
- Directing
- Born
- April 3, 1984 in New York City, New York, USA
- Active Years
- 1953–2027 (75 Years)
- Total Credits
- 147 credits in database
Biography
Subject: Josh Safdie (Directing).
Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile.
Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose.
Source Material Analysis:
[1] Birthday: April 3, 1984. Place of Birth: New York City, New York, USA. Known for: Directing. Known credits: 79. Also known as: Joshua Safdie, The Safdie Brothers.
[2] Marty Supreme (2025): American sports comedy-drama. Directed by Josh Safdie. Written by Ronald Bronstein. Produced by Safdie and Timothée Chalamet.
[3] Best known for writing and directing Good Time (2017) and Uncut Gems (2019) with brother Benny Safdie as the Safdie brothers.
[4] Josh and Benny Safdie are independent New York filmmakers and actors. Grew up in Queens and Manhattan.
[5] Known for films: Marty Supreme (Velký Marty), Good Time (Dobrý časy), Uncut Gems (Drahokam).
Name: Joshua (Josh) Safdie.
Born: April 3, 1984, in New York City, New York, USA.
Profession: American filmmaker, screenwriter, director, and actor.
Collaborations: Works with his younger brother Benny Safdie as the Safdie brothers.
Notable works (directing/writing): Good Time (2017) and Uncut Gems (2019).
Recent/Upcoming work: Marty Supreme (2025), an American sports comedy-drama directed by Safdie, written by Ronald Bronstein, and produced by Safdie and Timothée Chalamet.
Background: Independent New York filmmakers and actors who grew up in Queens and Manhattan.
Joshua Safdie, also known as Josh Safdie, is an American filmmaker, screenwriter, director, and actor born on April 3, 1984, in New York City, New
Career overview
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
Task: Write a career overview of Josh Safdie (Directing).
Constraints:
Use ONLY verifiable facts from the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES.
No invented titles, names, dates, awards, ratings, etc.
No markdown (no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points).
Original, neutral, encyclopedic prose in plain text.
Word count: 180-260 words.
Structure: 2-3 short paragraphs.
No preamble or JSON.
[1] Joshua Henry Safdie (born April 3, 1984). Known for directing. Known credits: 79. Place of birth: New York City, New York, USA. Also known as: Joshua Safdie, The Safdie Brothers.
[2] Marty Supreme (Velký Marty) is a 2025 American sports comedy-drama directed by Josh Safdie, written by Ronald Bronstein, produced by Safdie and Timothée Chalamet.
[3] Best known for writing and directing crime thriller films Good Time (2017) and Uncut Gems (2019) with his younger brother Benny Safdie as the Safdie brothers.
[4] Josh Safdie and Benny Safdie are independent New York filmmakers and actors who grew up in Queens and Manhattan. Inspired by their father, a film enthusiast.
[5] Josh Safdie is famous for films Velký Marty, Dobrý časy, Drahokam (Good Time, Uncut Gems).
[6] (No content provided).
Note on the "TMDB BIO" provided in the prompt: The prompt includes a "TMDB BIO" section at the top. I must treat this as part of the provided text/synopsis.
TMDB BIO says: Joshua Henry Safdie (born April 3, 1984) is an American filmmaker and screenwriter. Known for work with Benny Safdie as one half of the Safdie Brothers. Films: Heaven Knows What (2014), Good Time (2017), Uncut Gems (2019). In 2024, reported they would no longer co-direct. Marty Supreme (2025) was his first feature since the split, critically acclaimed, nine Oscar nominations (including best picture and best director).
Wait, I need to be careful. The prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above." The "TMDB BIO" is part of the text provided. However, I must verify if the "TMDB BIO" claims are supported by the "SOURCES".
TMDB BIO claim: "Marty Supreme (2025)... earning him nine Oscar nominations, including best picture and best director."
Source [2] (Wikipedia) says: Marty Supreme is a 2025 American sports comedy-drama directed by Josh Safdie. It does not mention Oscar nominations.
Source [3] (Wikipedia) says: He is best known for writing and directing Good Time (2017) and Uncut Gems (2019) with Benny Safdie.
Source [1] (TMDB) says: Birthday April 3, 1984.
Crucial Rule: "You write ONLY verifiable facts that are explicitly supported by the provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES."
The "TMDB BIO" is presented as a synopsis/text to use. But the instructions say "If a detail is not in the provided material, you omit it rather than guess."
The TMDB BIO claims Marty Supreme got 9 Oscar nominations. Source [2] does not mention this.
However, the prompt says "Use ONLY facts present above." The TMDB BIO is "above".
Let's look at the TMDB BIO again. It is labeled "TMDB BIO". It is part of the provided text.
The prompt
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Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
147 titles- Slayground (2027) Executive Producer
- Monsters of God (2026) Executive Producer
- The History of Concrete (2026) as Self (uncredited)
- The History of Concrete (2026) Executive Producer
- Neighbors (2026) Executive Producer
- The Lion Queen (2026) Executive Producer
- Marty Supreme (2025) Director
- Marty Supreme (2025) Producer
- Marty Supreme (2025) Writer
- Marty Supreme (2025) Editor
- If I Had Legs I'd Kick You (2025) Producer
- Mr. Scorsese (2025) as Self
- Good Hang with Amy Poehler (2025) as Self - Guest
- Pee-wee as Himself (2025) Executive Producer
- Sarah Squirm: Live + in the Flesh (2025) Executive Producer
- Thank You Very Much (2025) Executive Producer
- Noah Britton: The Best Stuff I've Ever Done (2025) Additional Camera
- Ren Faire (2024) Executive Producer
- Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) Director
- Adam Sandler: Love You (2024) Producer
- The Curse (2023) Executive Producer
- Love Has Won: The Cult of Mother God (2023) Executive Producer
- Telemarketers (2023) Executive Producer
- Funny Pages (2022) Producer
- The Weeknd: 103.5 Dawn FM (2022) as Arthur Fleminger (voice)
- Chillin Island (2021) Executive Producer
- Pigface (2021) Executive Producer
- Question & Answer (2020) as Self
- Question & Answer (2020) Director
- Question & Answer (2020) Writer
- Question & Answer (2020) Editor
- Money on the Street: The Making of Uncut Gems (2020) as Self
- Goldman v Silverman (2020) Director
- Goldman v Silverman (2020) Camera Operator
- Behind the Soundtrack: 'Uncut Gems' with Daniel Lopatin (2020) as Self
- Uncut Gems (2019) as Mohegan Sun Gambler (uncredited)
- Uncut Gems (2019) Director
- Uncut Gems (2019) Writer
- Uncut Gems (2019) Music Producer
- Good Time (2017) Director
- Good Time (2017) Writer
- Meet the Filmmakers: Josh and Benny Safdie (2017) as Self
- Ezer Kenegdo (2017) as Levi
- My Art (2016) as Tom
- 10 Crosby (2016)
- Toback Vs. Mailer: The Incident (2016) Director
- Togetherness (2015) as Craddock Brother #1
- Heaven Knows What (2015) Director
- Heaven Knows What (2015) Casting
- Heaven Knows What (2015) Writer
- This Summer Feeling (2015) as Thomas
- Gone Tomorrow (2015)
- Gone Tomorrow (2015) Director
- A Hot Two Weeks: The Making of Heaven Knows What (2015)
- A Fairy-Nose (2015) Director
- The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon (2014) as Self - Guest
- Stand Clear of the Closing Doors (2014) as Fighter
- Hellaware (2013) as Gallery Patron
- Hellaware (2013)
- Solid Gold (2013) Director of Photography
- Solid Gold (2013) Director
- Lydia Hoffman Lydia Hoffman (2013) as Bruce
- Lenny Cooke (2013) Director
- Lenny Cooke (2013) Cinematography
- Heartland (2012) Director
- Heartland (2012) Producer
- Trophy Hunter (2012) Director
- Trophy Hunter (2012) Writer
- Trophy Hunter (2012) Cinematography
- Trophy Hunter (2012) Editor
- The Black Balloon (2012) Director
- The Black Balloon (2012) Writer
- The Black Balloon (2012) Casting Director
- Lose Her Island (2012) Director
- Straight Hustle (2011) Director
- Straight Hustle (2011) Writer
- Buttons (2011) Director
- Buttons (2011) Director of Photography
- Buttons (2011) Editor
- Second Stop from Jupiter: The Making of Daddy Longlegs (2011) as Himself
- Daddy Longlegs (2010) as Chris
- Daddy Longlegs (2010) Writer
- Daddy Longlegs (2010) Director
- Daddy Longlegs (2010) Director of Photography
- Daddy Longlegs (2010) Co-Producer
- Daddy Longlegs (2010) Editor
- Tiny Furniture (2010) Thanks
- The Neistat Brothers (2010) as Self
- The Neistat Brothers (2010) Set Decoration
- John's Gone (2010) Director
- John's Gone (2010) Writer
- John's Gone (2010) Cinematography
- John's Gone (2010) Editor
- John's Gone (2010) Producer
- Taking Woodstock (2009) as Documentary Cameraman (uncredited)
- The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008) as Josh
- The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008) Director
- The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008) Writer
- The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008) Editor
- The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008) Producer
- The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008) Story
- The Pleasure of Being Robbed (2008) Additional Camera
- Yeast (2008) as Riverguy 1
- Yeast (2008) Camera Operator
- Yeast (2008) Sound
- The Story of Charles Riverbank (2008) Cinematography
- John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island (2008) Director
- John's Lonely Trip to Coney Island (2008) Cinematography
- There's Nothing You Can Do (2008) Director
- There's Nothing You Can Do (2008) Director of Photography
- There's Nothing You Can Do (2008) Editor
- There's Nothing You Can Do (2008) Writer
- The Back of Her Head (2007) as Him
- The Back of Her Head (2007) Director
- The Back of Her Head (2007) Writer
- The Back of Her Head (2007) Producer
- Jerry Ruis, Shall We Do This? (2007) Director
- I Think I'm Missing Parts (2007) Director
- I Think I'm Missing Parts (2007) Writer
- Puberty: The Movie (2007) Art Direction
- The Ralph Handel Story (2006) as The Director (voice)
- The Ralph Handel Story (2006) Director
- The Ralph Handel Story (2006) Director of Photography
- We're Going to the Zoo (2006) as The Hitchhiker
- We're Going to the Zoo (2006) Director
- We're Going to the Zoo (2006) Writer
- We're Going to the Zoo (2006) Producer
- If You See Something, Say Something (2006) Director
- If You See Something, Say Something (2006) Writer
- If You See Something, Say Something (2006) Cinematography
- If You See Something, Say Something (2006) Editor
- The Adventures of Slater's Friend (2005) as 2nd Cameraman
- The Adventures of Slater's Friend (2005) Director
- The Adventures of Slater's Friend (2005) Writer
- Alberto Live in a Bathroom (2004) Director
- Alberto Live in a Bathroom (2004) Writer
- Lethargy (2002) Writer
- Lethargy (2002) Director
- The Oscars (1953) as Self
- Superfakes Executive Producer
- Martha & Muhammad Producer
- The Land of Nod Producer
- Deep Cuts Producer
- Untitled Josh Safdie Project Director
- Untitled Josh Safdie Project Writer
- Untitled Josh Safdie Project Producer
- Into the Woods with Mark Cinematography
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Josh Safdie best known for?
Josh Safdie is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Slayground (2027), Monsters of God (2026), The History of Concrete (2026), The History of Concrete (2026).
When and where was Josh Safdie born?
Josh Safdie was born on April 3, 1984 in New York City, New York, USA.
How many credits does Josh Safdie have?
Josh Safdie has accumulated over 147 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1953 to 2027.
What is Josh Safdie's background in cinema and television?
Subject: Josh Safdie (Directing). Goal: Write a 90-130 word factual identity profile. Constraints: Use ONLY provided facts. No inventions. No markdown/asterisks/headings/bullets. Plain text only. Neutral, encyclopedic prose. Source Material Analysis: [1] Birthday: April 3, 1984. Place of Birth: New York City, New York,...
Josh Safdie by the numbers
Age in their best-rated roles
- Mr. Scorsese (2025) as Self — aged about 41
- Uncut Gems (2019) as Mohegan Sun Gambler (uncredited) — aged about 35
- The History of Concrete (2026) as Self (uncredited) — aged about 42
- The Oscars (1953) as Self — aged about 30
- Togetherness (2015) as Craddock Brother #1 — aged about 31
- Daddy Longlegs (2010) as Chris — aged about 26
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