Epy Kusnandar
Born: 1964-05-01 in Indonesia
Died: 2025-12-03
Known For: Acting
Biography
Epy Kusnandar (born in Garut on May 1, 1964 – December 3, 2025) was an Indonesian actor who began his artistic journey in the world of theater during his school years. His interest in the performing arts led him to pursue studies at the Jakarta Institute of Arts (IKJ) in 1989, where he became active in various theater groups such as Pantomim Sena Didi and Theater Aristokrat. His extensive experience on the theatrical stage became an important foundation for his strong and distinctive acting style. Epy later entered the television industry in the mid-1990s through the sitcom 1 Kakak 7 Ponakan and various other entertainment programs, including his involvement in a comedy group that once became the icon of a cigarette brand. He subsequently appeared in numerous television productions, one of which was Kejar Kusnadi, a show that further introduced his name to the wider public. His career continued to grow as he ventured into films and television movies (FTV), but the peak of his popularity came from his portrayal of Muslihat, or “Kang Mus,” in the series Preman Pensiun. The character became strongly associated with him and established Epy as one of the most recognizable character actors in Indonesia. In his personal life, Epy had been married twice. From his first marriage, he had two children, and his marriage to Karina Ranau in 2008 was blessed with a son. Alongside his long career, he also faced significant health challenges after being reported to have a brain tumor and undergoing recovery through alternative treatment. On the other hand, Epy’s life was not free from controversy. In 2024, he drew public attention after being arrested by the police for an alleged marijuana-related case, an incident that surprised many given his image as a long-established senior actor. Despite this, Epy remained known as a figure who contributed greatly to Indonesia’s performing arts. His life journey—marked by dedication, challenges, and ups and downs—reveals the human side of a public figure striving to maintain his career while navigating the complexities of his personal life.
Filmography
2025
- The Damnation as Tabib
- Selepas Tahlil as Hadi
- Janur Ireng: Sewu Dino the Prequel as Anggodo
- Qorin 2 as Pak Guntur
- The Tiger
2024
- Devil's Market as Abah Agung
- Ulat-Ulat Menggeliat as Pak RT
- Mukidi as Martokapiran
2023
- Perjamuan Iblis as Pak Arya
2022
- Crazy, Stupid, Love
- Cemara's Family 2 as Ujang
- Madu Murni as Bos
2021
- Teachers as Kepala Sekolah
2019
- Rumah Kentang: The Beginning as Mang Dadang
- Preman Pensiun as Muslihat (Kang Mus)
2018
- Message Man as Mechanic
- The Night Comes for Us as Night Handler
- Partikelir as Ngatimin
- Love Reborn: Comics, Music & Stories of the Past
2017
- The Third Eye as Asep
- Duka Sedalam Cinta
- Jomblo as Tukang Cuanki
2016
2015
- Hijab
- Move On as Supir taxi
- Preman Pensiun as muslihat
- Relationshit as Old Man
- Love and Faith
2014
- The Raid 2 as Topan
- Kamar 207 as Pak Rebo
- Killers as Robert
- Me, You & the Wedding as Penghulu 1
- Cermin Penari Jaipong
- Mengejar Malam Pertama as Sarkun
2013
- Operation Wedding as Headman
- Tampan Tailor
- V/H/S/2 as The Father (segment "Safe Haven")
- Get M4rried as Penghulu
- The ABCs of Death as Stage 13 Man (segment "L is for Libido")
- 9 Summers 10 Autumns as Tukang Kredit Kelontong
2012
- Brandal-Brandal Ciliwung as Bang Epy
- I Love You Masbro as Lawyer
- Mama Minta Pulsa as Pak RT
2009
- Maling Kutang as Suami di Ending
- Nail Demon
- XXL: Double Extra Large as Daud
- The Tarix Jabrix 2 as Mr. Yadi
- Romeo Juliet as Soleh Solihun
2008
- Takut: Faces of Fear as Bambang
- Wife Rules: The Movie as Dadang
- Fire Squad as Pak Sugihan
- The Tarix Jabrix as Mulder's Driver
2007
- Get Married as Penghulu
- Kamulah Satu-Satunya
- Film Horor as Office Boy Kampus
2000
- Sherina's Adventure as Upay