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
- Ghost in the Cell as Prakasa Kitabuming
- The Sea Speaks His Name as Mr. Arya Wibisana / Laut's Father
- Kafir: The Spirit Gate as Kakek
- Dan Bandung as Nugraha
- The Serpent Spirit Goddess as Mbah Adul
- Holy Crowd as Ustadz
2025
- Lost in the Spotlight as Sudibyo
- On Your Lap as Chicken Noodle Seller - Special Appearance
- Only Your Name in My Prayers as Dr. Junio
- 3 Men’s Soulmates as Mustafa
- Dasim as Kyai Hasan
- Trinity of Tales
- Whispers in the Dabbas as Judge Kadir
2024
- The Shadow Strays as Soemitro
- Grave Torture as Pandi Hakim
- Ular Tangga Dara(h) as Opa Johan
- Possession: Kerasukan as Toni
- Two Blue Hearts as Rudy - Bima's Father
- Tale of the Land as Tuha
- A Gift for My Father as Papi
2023
- Khanzab as Sentot
- Rencana Besar as Surya Nawasena
- Anwar: The Untold Story as Tan Sri Hasan
- Wakaf as Abuya
- Autobiography as Purna
- Mantra Surugana as Arman
- An Eternity
- The Ballads of Roy as Mr. Ajat Sudrajat
- The Making of AUTOBIOGRAPHY as Self
- Kutukan Cakar Monyet as Owner of the Old House
- Visiting Linda ... (Producer)
- Badrun & Laundry as Badrun
2022
- Before, Now & Then as Mr. Darga
- Ben & Jody as Pak Hasan
- Missing Home as Mr. Domu
- Ashiap Man as M. Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
2021
- Sianida as Robert
- Akhirat: A Love Story as Wahid
- Saidjah & Adinda as Abah Saidjah
- Cadong as Drajat
- Survive as Bisma Baskoro
- I as Bisma Baskoro
2020
- Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal as Manajer Hotel
- One Day We'll Talk About Today as Dr. Bambang
- Crazy Awesome Teachers as Purnama
2019
- Impetigore as Old Man in Bus
- Gundala as Ferry Dani
- Cemara's Family as Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
- Habibie & Ainun 3 as Prof. Husodo
- Meraih Mimpi Di Awan as Bapak
- Two Blue Stripes as Rudy - Bima's Father
- The Wedding Shaman as Sugeng
- MatiAnak as Gus
2018
- Folklore
- A Man Called Ahok as Suyan
- Haunted Hotel as Kiyai Abdul
- Lost as Anwar
2017
- Satan's Slaves as Ustad
- Night Bus as Komandan Pos Perbatasan
- Solo, Solitude as Army
2015
- 3: Alif, Lam, Mim as KH Muchlis
- Selamat Menempuh Hidup Baru
2014
- Before the Morning Repeated as Himawan
- 3 Nafas Likas as Ngantari Tarigan
- Seputih Cinta Melati
2013
- Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
- The Clerics as KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
- Shackled as Yosef
- Kisah 3 Titik
2012
2011
- The Dancer as Marsusi
2010
- Little Obama as Ahmad Dadi
2009
- The Forbidden Door as Abortion Clinic Guy
2008
- Best Friend? as Moli’s father
- The Virgin Corpse as Penjaga Kuburan
- Chants of Lotus as Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
- Musik Hati as Pak Sastro
2007
- Jakarta Undercover as Taxi Driver
- Dead Time as Haryo Wibowo
- 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
1990
- Jawara Sok Kota as Komar
1985
- Opera Jakarta as Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah
- All Because of Ginah