Arswendy Bening Swara

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.

Known For

Kafir: The Spirit Gate

Ghost in the Cell

Folklore

The Shadow Strays

On Your Lap

Satan's Slaves

Grave Torture

Impetigore

All Movies (82)

• Dan Bandung2026 · as Nugraha
• Holy Crowd2026
• Ghost in the Cell2026 · as Prakasa Kitabuming
• Kafir: The Spirit Gate2026 · as Kakek
• Lost in the Spotlight2025 · as Sudibyo
• On Your Lap2025 · as Special Appearance
• Only Your Name in My Prayers2025 · as Dr. Junio
• 3 Men’s Soulmates2025 · as Mustafa
• Dasim2025 · as Kyai Hasan
• Trinity of Tales2025
• Whispers in the Dabbas2025
• A Gift for My Father2024 · as Papi
• Tale of the Land2024 · as Tuha
• The Shadow Strays2024 · as Soemitro
• Possession: Kerasukan2024 · as Toni
• Two Blue Hearts2024 · as Rudy - Bima's Father
• Grave Torture2024 · as Pandi
• Badrun & Laundry2023 · as Badrun
• Wakaf2023 · as Abuya
• Mantra Surugana2023 · as Arman
• An Eternity2023
• Anwar: The Untold Story2023 · as Tan Sri Hasan
• Khanzab2023 · as Pak Sentot
• Kutukan Cakar Monyet2023
• The Making of AUTOBIOGRAPHY2023 · as Self
• The Ballads of Roy2023 · as Mr. Ajat
• Autobiography2023 · as Purna
• Ashiap Man2022 · as Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
• Before, Now & Then2022 · as Mr. Darga
• Missing Home2022 · as Mr. Domu
• Ben & Jody2022 · as Pak Hasan
• Akhirat: A Love Story2021 · as Eyang Wahid
• I2021 · as Bisma Baskoro
• Survive2021 · as Bisma Baskoro
• Cadong2021 · as Drajat
• Saidjah & Adinda2021 · as Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)
• Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal2020 · as Manajer Hotel
• Crazy Awesome Teachers2020 · as Purnama
• One Day We'll Talk About Today2020 · as Dr. Bambang
• Habibie & Ainun 32019 · as Prof. Husodo
• Impetigore2019 · as Old Man in Bus
• Meraih Mimpi Di Awan2019 · as Bapak
• Gundala2019 · as Ferry Dani
• Two Blue Stripes2019 · as Rudy - Bima's Father
• The Wedding Shaman2019 · as Sugeng
• MatiAnak2019 · as Gus
• Cemara's Family2019 · as Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
• A Man Called Ahok2018 · as Suyan
• Lost2018 · as Anwar
• Haunted Hotel2018 · as Kiyai Abdul
• Satan's Slaves2017 · as Ustad
• Night Bus2017 · as Komandan Pos Perbatasan
• Solo, Solitude2017 · as Army
• 3: Alif, Lam, Mim2015 · as KH Muchlis
• Selamat Menempuh Hidup Baru2015
• 3 Nafas Likas2014 · as Ngantari Tarigan
• Seputih Cinta Melati2014
• Before the Morning Repeated2014 · as Himawan
• Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor2013
• The Clerics2013 · as KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
• Kisah 3 Titik2013
• Shackled2013 · as Yosef
• Jakarta Deep Down2012
• The Dancer2011 · as Marsusi
• Little Obama2010 · as Ahmad Dadi
• The Forbidden Door2009 · as Abortion Clinic Guy
• Best Friend?2008
• The Virgin Corpse2008 · as Penjaga Kuburan
• Musik Hati2008 · as Pak Sastro
• Chants of Lotus2007 · as Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
• The Dead Nurse2007 · as Herman Tua
• Dead Time2007 · as Haryo Wibowo
• Jakarta Undercover2007 · as Taxi Driver
• Room2006 · as Pak Arifin
• Rumah Pondok Indah2006
• Of Love and Eggs2004 · as Pak Sentosa
• Eliana, Eliana2002 · as Taxi Driver
• Opera Jakarta1985 · as Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah
• All Because of Ginah1985
• The Sea Speaks His Name— · as Mr. Arya Wibisana / Laut's Father
• 7 Prajurit Bapak—
• Dewi Siluman Ular— · as Mbah Adul

All TV Shows (3)

• Rencana Besar2023 · as Surya Nawasena
• Sianida2021 · as Robert
• Folklore2018