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