Arswendy Bening Swara
Born: 1957-11-22 in Jakarta, Indonesia
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2026
- Kafir: Gerbang Sukma as Kakek
2025
- On Your Lap as Special Appearance
- Dasim as Kyai Hasan
- Trinity of Tales
- Hanya Namamu Dalam Doaku as Dr. Junio
- Jodoh 3 Bujang as Mustafa
- Whispers in the Dabbas
2024
- Possession: Kerasukan as Toni
- The Shadow Strays as Soemitro
- Grave Torture as Pandi
- A Gift for My Father as Papi
- Tale of the Land as Tuha
- Two Blue Hearts as Rudy - Bima's Father
2023
- Mantra Surugana as Arman
- Autobiography as Purna
- Khanzab as Pak Sentot
- The Ballads of Roy as Mr. Ajat
- Wakaf as Abuya
- Badrun & Laundry as Badrun
- The Making of AUTOBIOGRAPHY as Self
- An Eternity
- Rencana Besar as Surya Nawasena
- Kutukan Cakar Monyet
- Anwar: The Untold Story as Tan Sri Hasan
- Visiting Linda ... (Producer)
2022
- Ben & Jody as Pak Hasan
- Before, Now & Then as Mr. Darga
- Ashiap Man as Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
- Missing Home as Mr. Domu
2021
- I as Bisma Baskoro
- Cadong as Drajat
- Akhirat: A Love Story as Eyang Wahid
- Saidjah & Adinda as Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)
- Sianida as Robert
- Survive as Bisma Baskoro
2020
- Crazy Awesome Teachers as Purnama
- Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal as Manajer Hotel
- One Day We'll Talk About Today as Dr. Bambang
2019
- Gundala as Ferry Dani
- Impetigore as Old Man in Bus
- Habibie & Ainun 3 as Prof. Husodo
- Two Blue Stripes as Rudy - Bima's Father
- MatiAnak as Gus
- Cemara's Family as Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
- The Wedding Shaman as Sugeng
- Meraih Mimpi Di Awan as Bapak
2018
- Haunted Hotel as Kiyai Abdul
- Folklore
- Lost as Anwar
- A Man Called Ahok as Suyan
2017
- Night Bus as Komandan Pos Perbatasan
- Satan's Slaves as Ustad
- Solo, Solitude as Army
2015
- 3: Alif Lam Mim as KH Muchlis
- Selamat Menempuh Hidup Baru
2014
- Before the Morning Repeated as Himawan
- Seputih Cinta Melati
- 3 Nafas Likas as Ngantari Tarigan
2013
- Shackled as Yosef
- The Clerics as KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
- Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
- Kisah 3 Titik
2011
- The Dancer as Marsusi
2010
- Little Obama as Ahmad Dadi
2009
- The Forbidden Door as Abortion Clinic Guy
2008
- Best Friend?
- The Virgin Corpse as Penjaga Kuburan
- Musik Hati as Pak Sastro
2007
- Jakarta Undercover as Taxi Driver
- Dead Time as Haryo Wibowo
- Chants of Lotus as Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
- The Dead Nurse as Herman Tua
2006
- Room as Pak Arifin
- Rumah Pondok Indah
2004
- Of Love and Eggs as Pak Sentosa
2002
- Eliana, Eliana as Taxi Driver
1985
- Opera Jakarta as Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah
- All Because of Ginah