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