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