Arswendy Bening Swara

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

Kutukan Cakar Monyet

Arman

Mantra Surugana

Self

The Making of AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Pak Domu

Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap

Badrun

Badrun & Loundri

Soemitro

The Shadow Strays

Abuya

Wakaf

Penjaga Kuburan

Tali Pocong Perawan

Herman Tua

Suster Ngesot

Pak Sentosa

Rindu Kami PadaMu

Kama

Pandi

Siksa Kubur

Seputih Cinta Melati

Kiyai Abdul

Gentayangan

Ahmad Dadi

Obama Anak Menteng

Taxi Driver

Eliana, Eliana

Selamat Menempuh Hidup Baru

Tan Sri Hasan

Anwar: The Untold Story

Rudy - Bima's Father

Dua Hati Biru

Tuha

Tale of the Land

Pak Sentot

Khanzab

KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah

Sang Kiai

Mr. Ajat

Balada Si Roy

Toni

Possession: Kerasukan

Drajat

Cadong

Ngantari Tarigan

3 Nafas Likas

Haryo Wibowo

Kala

Yosef

Belenggu

Himawan

Sebelum Pagi Terulang Kembali

Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor

Komandan Pos Perbatasan

Night Bus

Pak Sastro

Musik Hati

Anwar

Sesat

Taxi Driver

Jakarta Undercover

Ustad

Pengabdi Setan

KH Muchlis

3: Alif Lam Mim

Abortion Clinic Guy

Pintu Terlarang

Folklore: A Mother's Love

Sugeng

Mantan Manten

Gus

MatiAnak

Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)

Perempuan Punya Cerita

Rudy - Bima's Father

Dua Garis Biru

Ferry Dani

Gundala

Old Man in Bus

Perempuan Tanah Jahanam

Prof. Husodo

Habibie & Ainun 3

Rumah Pondok Indah

Best Friend?

Purnama

Guru-Guru Gokil

Dr. Bambang

Nanti Kita Cerita tentang Hari Ini

Semua Karena Ginah

Ibrahim (Zul's Father)

Ashiap Man

Manajer Hotel

Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal

Pak Arifin

Ruang

Army

Istirahatlah Kata-Kata

Suyan

A Man Called Ahok

Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah

Opera Jakarta

Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)

Saidjah & Adinda

Eyang Wahid

Akhirat: A Love Story

Pak Hasan

Ben & Jody

Kisah 3 Titik

Bisma Baskoro

Survive

Bisma Baskoro

I

Purna

Autobiography

Mr. Darga

Nana

Kyai Hasan

Dasim

Nyanyi Sunyi Dalam Rantang

Mustafa

Jodoh 3 Bujang

Marsusi

Sang Penari

Papi

Gin Swa

Trinity of Tales

Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)

Keluarga Cemara

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

71

Gender

Male

Birthday

1957-11-22

Place of Birth

Jakarta, Indonesia

Also Known As

Arswendy Nasution