Arswendy Bening Swara
Known for Acting · 85 credits
- Born
- 1957-11-22 (age 68)
- Place of birth
- Jakarta, Indonesia
- Also known as
- Arswendy Nasution · Arswendi Bening Suara · Arswendy Bening Swara · Arswendi Bening Swara · Arwendy Nasution · Arswedi 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
TV Shows (3)
Movies (82)
Ghost in the Cell
2026
as Prakasa Kitabuming
Kafir: The Spirit Gate
2026
as Kakek
Satan's Slaves
2017
as Ustad
The Shadow Strays
2024
as Soemitro
On Your Lap
2025
as Special Appearance
The Sea Speaks His Name
as Mr. Arya Wibisana / Laut's Father
Lost in the Spotlight
2025
as Sudibyo
Dan Bandung
2026
as Nugraha
Cemara's Family
2019
as Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
Holy Crowd
2026
Impetigore
2019
as Old Man in Bus
Wakaf
2023
as Abuya
Jakarta Undercover
2007
as Taxi Driver
Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal
2020
as Manajer Hotel
Grave Torture
2024
as Pandi
3: Alif, Lam, Mim
2015
as KH Muchlis
Saidjah & Adinda
2021
as Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)
Khanzab
2023
as Pak Sentot
Dewi Siluman Ular
2026
as Mbah Adul
Rumah Pondok Indah
2006
An Eternity
2023
7 Prajurit Bapak
3 Nafas Likas
2014
as Ngantari Tarigan
Meraih Mimpi Di Awan
2019
as Bapak
Cadong
2021
as Drajat
All Because of Ginah
1985
Dasim
2025
as Kyai Hasan
Haunted Hotel
2018
as Kiyai Abdul
3 Men’s Soulmates
2025
as Mustafa
Gundala
2019
as Ferry Dani
Kutukan Cakar Monyet
2023
The Forbidden Door
2009
as Abortion Clinic Guy
Solo, Solitude
2017
as Army
Seputih Cinta Melati
2014
Before, Now & Then
2022
as Mr. Darga
Missing Home
2022
as Mr. Domu
Crazy Awesome Teachers
2020
as Purnama
The Wedding Shaman
2019
as Sugeng
Two Blue Hearts
2024
as Rudy - Bima's Father
Only Your Name in My Prayers
2025
as Dr. Junio
A Man Called Ahok
2018
as Suyan
Autobiography
2023
as Purna
Habibie & Ainun 3
2019
as Prof. Husodo
MatiAnak
2019
as Gus
The Dancer
2011
as Marsusi
The Clerics
2013
as KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
Dead Time
2007
as Haryo Wibowo
One Day We'll Talk About Today
2020
as Dr. Bambang
Two Blue Stripes
2019
as Rudy - Bima's Father
Tale of the Land
2024
as Tuha
Possession: Kerasukan
2024
as Toni
Shackled
2013
as Yosef
Anwar: The Untold Story
2023
as Tan Sri Hasan
The Ballads of Roy
2023
as Mr. Ajat
Mantra Surugana
2023
as Arman
Night Bus
2017
as Komandan Pos Perbatasan
Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
2013
Ben & Jody
2022
as Pak Hasan
Whispers in the Dabbas
2025
Ashiap Man
2022
as Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
Before the Morning Repeated
2014
as Himawan
The Virgin Corpse
2008
as Penjaga Kuburan
Best Friend?
2008
Trinity of Tales
2025
Jakarta Deep Down
2012
Chants of Lotus
2007
as Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
Lost
2018
as Anwar
Survive
2021
as Bisma Baskoro
Eliana, Eliana
2002
as Taxi Driver
Opera Jakarta
1985
as Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah
Akhirat: A Love Story
2021
as Eyang Wahid
I
2021
as Bisma Baskoro
Room
2006
as Pak Arifin
Little Obama
2010
as Ahmad Dadi
Selamat Menempuh Hidup Baru
2015
Badrun & Laundry
2023
as Badrun
The Dead Nurse
2007
as Herman Tua
A Gift for My Father
2024
as Papi
The Making of AUTOBIOGRAPHY
2023
as Self
Kisah 3 Titik
2013
Of Love and Eggs
2004
as Pak Sentosa
Musik Hati
2008
as Pak Sastro
About Arswendy Bening Swara
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, Tw… With 85 credits spanning from 1985 to 2026, Arswendy Bening Swara has appeared in 82 films and 3 TV shows.
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Most Popular Arswendy Bening Swara Movies
- Ghost in the Cell (2026) — as Prakasa Kitabuming
- Kafir: The Spirit Gate (2026) — as Kakek
- Satan's Slaves (2017) — as Ustad
- The Shadow Strays (2024) — as Soemitro
- On Your Lap (2025) — as Special Appearance
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