Arswendy Bening Swara

Arswendy Bening Swara

Born 1957-11-22 (age 68) Jakarta, Indonesia
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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 Satanโ€™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

Ghost in the Cell
Ghost in the Cell

2026

as Prakasa Kitabuming

The Shadow Strays
The Shadow Strays

2024

as Soemitro

Satan's Slaves
Satan's Slaves

2017

as Ustad

On Your Lap
On Your Lap

2025

as Special Appearance

Kafir: The Spirit Gate
Grave Torture
Grave Torture

2024

as Pandi

Impetigore
Impetigore

2019

as Old Man in Bus

Lost in the Spotlight
Lost in the Spotlight

2025

as Sudibyo

Missing Home
Missing Home

2022

as Mr. Domu

Khanzab
Khanzab

2023

as Pak Sentot

Cadong
Cadong

2021

as Drajat

Dasim
Dasim

2025

as Kyai Hasan

Two Blue Stripes
Two Blue Stripes

2019

as Rudy - Bima's Father

The Forbidden Door
The Forbidden Door

2009

as Abortion Clinic Guy

Shackled
Shackled

2013

as Yosef

The Clerics
The Clerics

2013

as KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah

Ben & Jody
Ben & Jody

2022

as Pak Hasan

Before, Now & Then
Before, Now & Then

2022

as Mr. Darga

3: Alif, Lam, Mim
3: Alif, Lam, Mim

2015

as KH Muchlis

Cemara's Family
Cemara's Family

2019

as Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)