Barry Prima
Born: 1954-08-19 in Bandung, Indonesia
Known For: Acting
Biography
Hubertus Barry Knoch Prima, better known as Barry prima (born on August 19, 1954, in Bandung, West Java), is an Indonesian actor and martial artist renowned during the 1980s. He is the sixth of ten siblings, with a Dutch father and an Indonesian mother. Barry's film career began with Primitif in 1978. However, he rose to fame after portraying the iconic character Jaka Sembung in Jaka Sembung Sang Penakluk (1981). Throughout his career, Barry has starred in more than 60 films, including Srigala (1981), The Devil's Sword (1984), and Menumpas Teroris (1986). In addition to acting, Barry has a background in martial arts, particularly taekwondo, which supported his roles in various action films. He was once married to actress Eva Arnaz, though the marriage ended in divorce. In 2023, Barry faced a challenging moment when his daughter, Feony Elizabeth, was reported missing for two days. Fortunately, she was found safe. With his dedication and significant contributions, Barry Prima remains one of the legendary actors in Indonesia's film industry.
Filmography
2026
- Kuyank as Utuh Ampong
2023
- Hello Ghost as Suami Tante Rosi
2017
- Sweet 20 as Police Chief
- Demi Cinta
2016
- Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 2 as Barry / The Colonel
- Maju Kena Mundur Kena Returns as Pak Barry
2015
- Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 1 as Barry / The Colonel
2013
2011
- Get Married 3 as Pacar Nyai
- The Tarix Jabrix 3 as Melly's Father
2010
- London Virginia as Aba Virginia
- Perjaka Terakhir 2
2008
- XL: Extra Large as Robert
- Lost in Love as Reza (Adit's Father)
2007
- Six as Pak Su'ud
2006
- Realita, Cinta dan Rock'n Roll as Mariana
2005
- Joni's Promise as Taxi Driver
1999
1998
- Gairah Membara as Rigo
- Permainan Membara
1996
- Burning Passion as Jack
1995
- Panther as Jack
1994
- Jurus Dewa Kobra (Si Rawing III) as Rawing
1993
- The Master Sword as Jaka Pratama
- Walet merah
1990
- The Warrior and the Ocean Goddess as Jaka Sembung
- Jampang II
- Tarzan: Treasure Watcher as Tarzan
- Jaka Tuak as Jaka Tuak
1989
- Jurus Dewa Naga as Aria Boma
- Pendekar Bukit Tengkorak as Ario Petak
- Tarzan: King of the Jungle as Tarzan
- Jampang as Jampang
- Pancasona as Jaka Baruna
1988
- Shadow Angel as Thomas
- Demon Monkey
- Mandala, The Tar Tar Conqueror as Mandala
- Red Devil Fight as Markoni
1987
- Mandala from the Snake River as Mandala
- Thousand Centipedes as Singa Lawe
- White Wolf Demon as The Traveler
1986
- Cobra's Bite as Johnny
- The Terrorists
- The Mighty One as Bagus Pribadi
1985
- Bloody Vengeance as Bram
- Preman as Samboja
- The Mermaid Princess as Tintus
- Daredevil Commandos
- Tertembaknya Seorang Residivis as Wawan
- Calon Arang the Powerful Queen as Empu Bahula
- The Warrior and the Ninja as Jaka Sembung
- Carok as Jamal
1984
- The Devil's Sword as Mandala
- Hijacked to Hell as Ratno Lesmana
- Revenge of the Ninja as Kiki
1983
- Bergola Ijo as Fajar
- Nyi Ageng the Decoy Queen as Broto
- The Warrior and The Blind Swordsman as Jaka Sembung
1982
- The Snake Queen as Andika
- Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters as Barney
- Hell Raiders as Willem
- Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters, Part 2
- Special Silencers as Hendra
- The Fighters as Indra
- Fire of Vengeance
1981
- Wolf as Tommy
- Sundel Bolong as Hendarto
- The Warrior as Jaka Sembung
- To Burn The Sun as Rachman
- Deadly Angels Strike Back as Herman
1978
- Primitives as Amri