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
The Sea Speaks His Name (2026)
as Mr. Arya Wibisana / Laut's Father
Impetigore (2019)
as Old Man in Bus
Grave Torture (2024)
as Pandi Hakim
On Your Lap (2025)
as Chicken Noodle Seller - Special Appearance
Lost in the Spotlight (2025)
as Sudibyo
Dan Bandung (2026)
as Nugraha
Before, Now & Then (2022)
as Mr. Darga
Holy Crowd (2026)
as Ustadz
Kafir: The Spirit Gate (2026)
as Kakek
Khanzab (2023)
as Sentot
Cemara's Family (2019)
as Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
Gundala (2019)
as Ferry Dani
Perjalanan Terakhir (—)
Actor
Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal (2020)
as Manajer Hotel
Saidjah & Adinda (2021)
as Abah Saidjah
The Forbidden Door (2009)
as Abortion Clinic Guy
Ben & Jody (2022)
as Pak Hasan
The Serpent Spirit Goddess (2026)
as Mbah Adul
Autobiography (2023)
as Purna
3: Alif, Lam, Mim (2015)
as KH Muklis
3 Men’s Soulmates (2025)
as Mustafa
3 Nafas Likas (2014)
as Ngantari Tarigan
Akhirat: A Love Story (2021)
as Wahid
Eliana, Eliana (2002)
as Taxi Driver
Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor (2013)
Actor
Anwar: The Untold Story (2023)
as Tan Sri Hasan
Jakarta Undercover (2007)
as Taxi Driver
A Man Called Ahok (2018)
as Suyan
Wakaf (2023)
as Abuya
Haunted Hotel (2018)
as Kiyai Abdul
Meraih Mimpi Di Awan (2019)
as Bapak
One Day We'll Talk About Today (2020)
as Dr. Bambang
Habibie & Ainun 3 (2019)
as Prof. Husodo
Mantra Surugana (2023)
as Arman
The Making of AUTOBIOGRAPHY (2023)
as Self
Lost (2018)
as Anwar
An Eternity (2023)
Actor
Kutukan Cakar Monyet (2023)
as Owner of the Old House
The Dancer (2011)
as Marsusi
Jawara Sok Kota (1990)
as Komar
Tale of the Land (2024)
as Tuha
Before the Morning Repeated (2014)
as Himawan
Only Your Name in My Prayers (2025)
as Dr. Junio
The Ballads of Roy (2023)
as Mr. Ajat Sudrajat
Trinity of Tales (2025)
Actor
Solo, Solitude (2017)
as Army
Missing Home (2022)
as Mr. Domu
MatiAnak (2019)
as Gus
Possession: Kerasukan (2024)
as Toni
Crazy Awesome Teachers (2020)
as Purnama
Night Bus (2017)
as Komandan Pos Perbatasan
7 Prajurit Bapak (—)
Actor
Selamat Menempuh Hidup Baru (2015)
Actor
Room (2006)
as Pak Arifin
Dead Time (2007)
as Haryo Wibowo
Two Blue Hearts (2024)
as Rudy - Bima's Father
Ashiap Man (2022)
as M. Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
Dasim (2025)
as Kyai Hasan
Two Blue Stripes (2019)
as Rudy - Bima's Father
Survive (2021)
as Bisma Baskoro
Whispers in the Dabbas (2025)
as Judge Kadir
The Clerics (2013)
as KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
Cadong (2021)
as Drajat
The Wedding Shaman (2019)
as Sugeng
Opera Jakarta (1985)
as Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah
Best Friend? (2008)
as Moli’s father
Seputih Cinta Melati (2014)
Actor
Rumah Pondok Indah (2006)
Actor
Shackled (2013)
as Yosef
Of Love and Eggs (2004)
as Pak Sentosa
I (2021)
as Bisma Baskoro
Jakarta Deep Down (2012)
Actor
The Dead Nurse (2007)
as Herman Tua
Little Obama (2010)
as Ahmad Dadi
All Because of Ginah (1985)
Actor
The Virgin Corpse (2008)
as Penjaga Kuburan
Badrun & Laundry (2023)
as Badrun
Kisah 3 Titik (2013)
Actor
Musik Hati (2008)
as Pak Sastro
Chants of Lotus (2008)
as Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
A Gift for My Father (2024)
as Papi