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