Arswendy Bening Swara
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- November 22, 1957 (age 68)
- Birthplace
- Jakarta, Indonesia
Biography
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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Filmography
7 Prajurit Bapak
Movie
Perjalanan Terakhir
Movie
Ghost in the Cell
Movie · as Prakasa
Kafir: The Spirit Gate
Movie · as Kakek
The Sea Speaks His Name
Movie · as Mr. Arya Wibisana / Laut's Father
Holy Crowd
Movie · as Ustadz
Dan Bandung
Movie · as Nugraha
The Serpent Spirit Goddess
Movie · as Mbah Adul
Dasim
Movie · as Kyai Hasan
Whispers in the Dabbas
Movie · as Judge Kadir
3 Men’s Soulmates
Movie · as Mustafa
Trinity of Tales
Movie
Only Your Name in My Prayers
Movie · as Dr. Junio
On Your Lap
Movie · as Chicken Noodle Seller - Special Appearance
Lost in the Spotlight
Movie · as Sudibyo
The Shadow Strays
Movie · as Soemitro
Grave Torture
Movie · as Pandi Hakim
Two Blue Hearts
Movie · as Rudy - Bima's Father
Tale of the Land
Movie · as Tuha
Possession: Kerasukan
Movie · as Toni
A Gift for My Father
Movie · as Papi
Ular Tangga Dara(h)
TV · as Opa Johan · 8 eps
Kutukan Cakar Monyet
Movie · as Owner of the Old House
Mantra Surugana
Movie · as Arman
The Making of AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Movie · as Self
Badrun & Laundry
Movie · as Badrun
Wakaf
Movie · as Abuya
An Eternity
Movie
Anwar: The Untold Story
Movie · as Tan Sri Hasan
Khanzab
Movie · as Sentot
The Ballads of Roy
Movie · as Mr. Ajat Sudrajat
Autobiography
Movie · as Purna
Rencana Besar
TV · as Surya Nawasena · 6 eps
Missing Home
Movie · as Mr. Domu
Ashiap Man
Movie · as M. Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
Ben & Jody
Movie · as Pak Hasan
Before, Now & Then
Movie · as Mr. Darga
Cadong
Movie · as Drajat
Saidjah & Adinda
Movie · as Abah Saidjah
Akhirat: A Love Story
Movie · as Wahid
I
Movie · as Bisma Baskoro
Survive
Movie · as Bisma Baskoro
Sianida
TV · as Robert · 12 eps
Crazy Awesome Teachers
Movie · as Purnama
One Day We'll Talk About Today
Movie · as Dr. Bambang
Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal
Movie · as Manajer Hotel
The Wedding Shaman
Movie · as Sugeng
MatiAnak
Movie · as Gus
Two Blue Stripes
Movie · as Rudy - Bima's Father
Gundala
Movie · as Ferry Dani
Impetigore
Movie · as Old Man in Bus
Habibie & Ainun 3
Movie · as Prof. Husodo
Cemara's Family
Movie · as Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
Meraih Mimpi Di Awan
Movie · as Bapak
Haunted Hotel
Movie · as Kiyai Abdul
Lost
Movie · as Anwar
A Man Called Ahok
Movie · as Suyan
Folklore
TV · 1 ep
Night Bus
Movie · as Komandan Pos Perbatasan
Satan's Slaves
Movie · as Ustad
Solo, Solitude
Movie · as Army
Selamat Menempuh Hidup Baru
Movie
3: Alif, Lam, Mim
Movie · as KH Muklis
Seputih Cinta Melati
Movie
3 Nafas Likas
Movie · as Ngantari Tarigan
Before the Morning Repeated
Movie · as Himawan
The Clerics
Movie · as KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
Shackled
Movie · as Yosef
Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
Movie
Kisah 3 Titik
Movie
Jakarta Deep Down
Movie
The Dancer
Movie · as Marsusi
Little Obama
Movie · as Ahmad Dadi
The Forbidden Door
Movie · as Abortion Clinic Guy
The Virgin Corpse
Movie · as Penjaga Kuburan
Musik Hati
Movie · as Pak Sastro
Chants of Lotus
Movie · as Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
Best Friend?
Movie · as Moli’s father
The Dead Nurse
Movie · as Herman Tua
Dead Time
Movie · as Haryo Wibowo
Jakarta Undercover
Movie · as Taxi Driver
Rumah Pondok Indah
Movie
Room
Movie · as Pak Arifin
Of Love and Eggs
Movie · as Pak Sentosa
Eliana, Eliana
Movie · as Taxi Driver
Jawara Sok Kota
Movie · as Komar
All Because of Ginah
Movie
Opera Jakarta
Movie · as Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah