Arswendy Bening Swara

Acting

Personal Info

gender

Male

birthday

November 22, 1957 (68 yrs)

place of birth

Jakarta, Indonesia

also known as

Arswendy Nasution · Arswendi Bening Suara · Arswendy Bening Swara · Arswendi Bening Swara

total credits

50 movies

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.

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Known For

Filmography

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Kafir: The Spirit Gate
6.5

Kafir: The Spirit Gate

2026as Kakek
Ghost in the Cell
8.0

Ghost in the Cell

2026as Prakasa Kitabuming
The Shadow Strays
7.2

The Shadow Strays

2024as Soemitro
On Your Lap
8.1

On Your Lap

2025as Special Appearance
Satan's Slaves
6.7

Satan's Slaves

2017as Ustad
Grave Torture
6.6

Grave Torture

2024as Pandi
Impetigore
6.7

Impetigore

2019as Old Man in Bus
Khanzab
5.4

Khanzab

2023as Pak Sentot
The Forbidden Door
6.5

The Forbidden Door

2009as Abortion Clinic Guy
Lost in the Spotlight
6.7

Lost in the Spotlight

2025as Sudibyo
Missing Home
7.9

Missing Home

2022as Mr. Domu
Ben & Jody
5.9

Ben & Jody

2022as Pak Hasan
Dasim
5.9

Dasim

2025as Kyai Hasan
Gundala
6.2

Gundala

2019as Ferry Dani
Habibie & Ainun 3
7.4

Habibie & Ainun 3

2019as Prof. Husodo
Before, Now & Then
6.8

Before, Now & Then

2022as Mr. Darga
3: Alif, Lam, Mim
6.6

3: Alif, Lam, Mim

2015as KH Muchlis
Night Bus
8.0

Night Bus

2017as Komandan Pos Perbatasan
Ashiap Man
2.7

Ashiap Man

2022as Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
Anwar: The Untold Story
5.5

Anwar: The Untold Story

2023as Tan Sri Hasan
Crazy Awesome Teachers
5.3

Crazy Awesome Teachers

2020as Purnama
Cemara's Family
8.0

Cemara's Family

2019as Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
Two Blue Hearts
7.6

Two Blue Hearts

2024as Rudy - Bima's Father
Possession: Kerasukan
6.0

Possession: Kerasukan

2024as Toni
The Wedding Shaman
6.0

The Wedding Shaman

2019as Sugeng
3 Men’s Soulmates
7.5

3 Men’s Soulmates

2025as Mustafa
Mantra Surugana
3.7

Mantra Surugana

2023as Arman
Kutukan Cakar Monyet
3.5

Kutukan Cakar Monyet

2023
Dead Time
6.9

Dead Time

2007as Haryo Wibowo
Autobiography
7.5

Autobiography

2023as Purna
The Ballads of Roy
6.1

The Ballads of Roy

2023as Mr. Ajat
Akhirat: A Love Story
6.5

Akhirat: A Love Story

2021as Eyang Wahid
A Man Called Ahok
7.6

A Man Called Ahok

2018as Suyan
Tale of the Land
6.0

Tale of the Land

2024as Tuha
Solo, Solitude
8.8

Solo, Solitude

2017as Army
Holy Crowd

Holy Crowd

2026
I
2.0

I

2021as Bisma Baskoro
Trinity of Tales

Trinity of Tales

2025
Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal

Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal

2020as Manajer Hotel
Haunted Hotel

Haunted Hotel

2018as Kiyai Abdul
Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
7.8

Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor

2013
Two Blue Stripes
7.5

Two Blue Stripes

2019as Rudy - Bima's Father
Shackled
6.1

Shackled

2013as Yosef
Jakarta Undercover
7.0

Jakarta Undercover

2007as Taxi Driver
The Dancer
6.3

The Dancer

2011as Marsusi
Saidjah & Adinda

Saidjah & Adinda

2021as Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)
MatiAnak
6.4

MatiAnak

2019as Gus
Room

Room

2006as Pak Arifin
The Clerics
8.8

The Clerics

2013as KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
Only Your Name in My Prayers
7.3

Only Your Name in My Prayers

2025as Dr. Junio