Arswendy Bening Swara
Acting
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.
TV Shows(3)
Movies(79)
Holy Crowd
2026
Ghost in the Cell
Prakasa Kitabuming
2026
Kafir: Gerbang Sukma
Kakek
2026
Lost in the Spotlight
Sudibyo
2025
On Your Lap
Special Appearance
2025
Only Your Name in My Prayers
Dr. Junio
2025
3 Men’s Soulmates
Mustafa
2025
Dasim
Kyai Hasan
2025
Trinity of Tales
2025
Whispers in the Dabbas
2025
A Gift for My Father
Papi
2024
Tale of the Land
Tuha
2024
The Shadow Strays
Soemitro
2024
Possession: Kerasukan
Toni
2024
Two Blue Hearts
Rudy - Bima's Father
2024
Grave Torture
Pandi
2024
Badrun & Laundry
Badrun
2023
Wakaf
Abuya
2023
Mantra Surugana
Arman
2023
An Eternity
2023
Anwar: The Untold Story
Tan Sri Hasan
2023
Khanzab
Pak Sentot
2023
Kutukan Cakar Monyet
2023
The Making of AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Self
2023
The Ballads of Roy
Mr. Ajat
2023
Autobiography
Purna
2023
Ashiap Man
Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
2022
Before, Now & Then
Mr. Darga
2022
Missing Home
Mr. Domu
2022
Ben & Jody
Pak Hasan
2022
Akhirat: A Love Story
Eyang Wahid
2021
Survive
Bisma Baskoro
2021
I
Bisma Baskoro
2021
Cadong
Drajat
2021
Saidjah & Adinda
Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)
2021
Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal
Manajer Hotel
2020
Crazy Awesome Teachers
Purnama
2020
One Day We'll Talk About Today
Dr. Bambang
2020
Habibie & Ainun 3
Prof. Husodo
2019
Impetigore
Old Man in Bus
2019
Meraih Mimpi Di Awan
Bapak
2019
Gundala
Ferry Dani
2019
Two Blue Stripes
Rudy - Bima's Father
2019
The Wedding Shaman
Sugeng
2019
MatiAnak
Gus
2019
Cemara's Family
Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
2019
A Man Called Ahok
Suyan
2018
Lost
Anwar
2018
Haunted Hotel
Kiyai Abdul
2018
Satan's Slaves
Ustad
2017
Night Bus
Komandan Pos Perbatasan
2017
Solo, Solitude
Army
2017
3: Alif, Lam, Mim
KH Muchlis
2015
Selamat Menempuh Hidup Baru
2015
3 Nafas Likas
Ngantari Tarigan
2014
Seputih Cinta Melati
2014
Before the Morning Repeated
Himawan
2014
Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
2013
The Clerics
KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
2013
Kisah 3 Titik
2013
Shackled
Yosef
2013
Jakarta Deep Down
2012
The Dancer
Marsusi
2011
Little Obama
Ahmad Dadi
2010
The Forbidden Door
Abortion Clinic Guy
2009
Best Friend?
2008
The Virgin Corpse
Penjaga Kuburan
2008
Musik Hati
Pak Sastro
2008
Chants of Lotus
Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
2007
The Dead Nurse
Herman Tua
2007
Dead Time
Haryo Wibowo
2007
Jakarta Undercover
Taxi Driver
2007
Room
Pak Arifin
2006
Rumah Pondok Indah
2006
Of Love and Eggs
Pak Sentosa
2004
Eliana, Eliana
Taxi Driver
2002
Opera Jakarta
Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah
1985
All Because of Ginah
1985
The Sea Speaks His Name
Mr. Arya Wibisana / Laut's Father