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 Satanโs 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
- 2025 ยทJodoh 3 Bujangas Mustafa
- 2025 ยทDasimas
- 2025 ยทWhispers in the Dabbasas
- 2024 ยทTale of the Landas Tuha
- 2024 ยทThe Shadow Straysas Soemitro
- 2024 ยทUlar Tangga Dara(h)as Opa Johan
- 2024 ยทPossession: Kerasukanas Toni
- 2024 ยทTwo Blue Heartsas Rudy - Bima's Father
- 2024 ยทGrave Tortureas Pandi
- 2023 ยทBadrun & Laundryas Badrun
- 2023 ยทWakafas Abuya
- 2023 ยทRencana Besaras
- 2023 ยทMantra Suruganaas Arman
- 2023 ยทAn Eternityas
- 2023 ยทAnwar: The Untold Storyas Tan Sri Hasan
- 2023 ยทKhanzabas Pak Sentot
- 2023 ยทKutukan Cakar Monyetas
- 2023 ยทThe Making of AUTOBIOGRAPHYas Self
- 2023 ยทAutobiographyas Purna
- 2023 ยทThe Ballads of Royas Mr. Ajat
- 2022 ยทAshiap Manas Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
- 2022 ยทBefore, Now & Thenas Mr. Darga
- 2022 ยทMissing Homeas Pak Domu
- 2022 ยทBen & Jodyas Pak Hasan
- 2021 ยทAkhirat: A Love Storyas Eyang Wahid
- 2021 ยทCyanideas Robert
- 2021 ยทSurviveas Bisma Baskoro
- 2021 ยทIas Bisma Baskoro
- 2021 ยทCadongas Drajat
- 2021 ยทSaidjah & Adindaas Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)
- 2020 ยทArwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbalas Manajer Hotel
- 2020 ยทCrazy Awesome Teachersas Purnama
- 2020 ยทOne Day We'll Talk About Todayas Dr. Bambang
- 2019 ยทHabibie & Ainun 3as Prof. Husodo
- 2019 ยทImpetigoreas Old man in bus
- 2019 ยทGundalaas Ferry Dani
- 2019 ยทTwo Blue Stripesas Rudy - Bima's Father
- 2019 ยทThe Wedding Shamanas Sugeng
- 2019 ยทMatiAnakas Gus
- 2019 ยทFolklore: A Mother's Loveas
- 2018 ยทA Man Called Ahokas Suyan
- 2018 ยทFolkloreas
- 2018 ยทLostas Anwar
- 2018 ยทHaunted Hotelas Kiyai Abdul
- 2017 ยทSatan's Slavesas Ustad
- 2017 ยทNight Busas Komandan Pos Perbatasan
- 2017 ยทSolo, Solitudeas Army
- 2015 ยท3: Alif Lam Mimas KH Muchlis
- 2015 ยทSelamat Menempuh Hidup Baruas
- 2014 ยท3 Nafas Likasas Ngantari Tarigan
- 2014 ยทSeputih Cinta Melatias
- 2014 ยทBefore the Morning Repeatedas Himawan
- 2013 ยทLaskar Pelangi 2: Edensoras
- 2013 ยทThe Clericsas KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
- 2013 ยทKisah 3 Titikas
- 2013 ยทShackledas Yosef
- 2011 ยทThe Danceras Marsusi
- 2010 ยทLittle Obamaas Ahmad Dadi
- 2009 ยทThe Forbidden Dooras Abortion Clinic Guy
- 2008 ยทBest Friend?as
- 2008 ยทThe Virgin Corpseas Penjaga Kuburan
- 2008 ยทMusik Hatias Pak Sastro
- 2007 ยทChants of Lotusas Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
- 2007 ยทThe Dead Nurseas Herman Tua
- 2007 ยทDead Timeas Haryo Wibowo
- 2007 ยทJakarta Undercoveras Taxi Driver
- 2006 ยทRoomas Pak Arifin
- 2006 ยทRumah Pondok Indahas
- 2004 ยทOf Love and Eggsas Pak Sentosa
- 2002 ยทEliana, Elianaas Taxi Driver
- 1985 ยทOpera Jakartaas Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah
- 1985 ยทAll Because of Ginahas