Arswendy Bening Swara
Acting
Arswendy Beningswara Nasution (born on November 22, 1957) is an Indonesian actor, acting coach, and director of Mandailing descent. He studied Performing Arts at the Jakarta Institute of the Arts (IKJ) from 1978 to 1982. His career began in theater, joining Teater Mandiri, led by Putu Wijaya. His film debut was Opera Jakarta in 1985. In addition to acting, Arswendy is also known as an acting coach for various films, such as Denias, Senandung Di Atas Awan and Merah Putih. Some of his most notable films include Satan’s Slaves (2017) as Ustad, Two Blue Stripes (2019) as Rudy, and Missing Home (2022) as Pak Domu. His role in Autobiography (2022) earned him the Best Actor award at the Marrakech International Film Festival. In his personal life, Arswendy is the father of Eno Bening, a well-known Indonesian YouTuber. With over three decades of experience, Arswendy Beningswara Nasution continues to make significant contributions to the Indonesian film and theater industry.
Known for
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movieDan Bandung
2026
Nugraha
movieGhost in the Cell
2026
Prakasa Kitabuming
movieOn Your Lap
2025
Special Appearance
movie3 Men’s Soulmates
2025
Mustafa
movieDasim
2025
Kyai Hasan
movieThe Shadow Strays
2024
Soemitro
movieTwo Blue Hearts
2024
Rudy - Bima's Father
movieWakaf
2023
Abuya
tvRencana Besar
2023
Surya Nawasena
movieAnwar: The Untold Story
2023
Tan Sri Hasan
movieKhanzab
2023
Pak Sentot
movieThe Ballads of Roy
2023
Mr. Ajat
movieAshiap Man
2022
Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
movieBefore, Now & Then
2022
Mr. Darga
movieMissing Home
2022
Mr. Domu
movieBen & Jody
2022
Pak Hasan
movieAkhirat: A Love Story
2021
Eyang Wahid
tvSianida
2021
Robert
movieI
2021
Bisma Baskoro
movieSurvive
2021
Bisma Baskoro
movieCadong
2021
Drajat
movieSaidjah & Adinda
2021
Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)
movieArwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal
2020
Manajer Hotel
movieOne Day We'll Talk About Today
2020
Dr. Bambang
movieHabibie & Ainun 3
2019
Prof. Husodo
movieImpetigore
2019
Old Man in Bus
movieGundala
2019
Ferry Dani
movieTwo Blue Stripes
2019
Rudy - Bima's Father
movieCemara's Family
2019
Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
movieLost
2018
Anwar
movieHaunted Hotel
2018
Kiyai Abdul
movieNight Bus
2017
Komandan Pos Perbatasan
movie3: Alif, Lam, Mim
2015
KH Muchlis
movie3 Nafas Likas
2014
Ngantari Tarigan
movieThe Clerics
2013
KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
movieShackled
2013
Yosef
movieThe Dancer
2011
Marsusi
movieLittle Obama
2010
Ahmad Dadi
movieThe Forbidden Door
2009
Abortion Clinic Guy
movieThe Virgin Corpse
2008
Penjaga Kuburan
movieMusik Hati
2008
Pak Sastro
movieChants of Lotus
2007
Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
movieThe Dead Nurse
2007
Herman Tua
movieDead Time
2007
Haryo Wibowo
movieJakarta Undercover
2007
Taxi Driver
movieRoom
2006
Pak Arifin
movieOf Love and Eggs
2004
Pak Sentosa
movieEliana, Eliana
2002
Taxi Driver
movieOpera Jakarta
1985
Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah
movieThe Sea Speaks His Name
Mr. Arya Wibisana / Laut's Father
Production1
movieVisiting Linda
2023
Producer