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