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
Mr. 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
KH Muchlis
3: Alif Lam Mim
Ustad
Pengabdi Setan
Abortion Clinic Guy
Pintu Terlarang
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
Bisma Baskoro
I
Kisah 3 Titik
Bisma Baskoro
Survive
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
Dr. Junio
Hanya Namamu Dalam Doaku
Prakasa
Hantu Di Penjara
Kakek
Kafir: Gerbang Sukma
Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Known Credits
73
Gender
Male
Birthday
1957-11-22
Place of Birth
Jakarta, Indonesia
Also Known As
Arswendy Nasution