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.
Acting
Movie
Gundala
as Ferry Dani
2019
Movie
The Shadow Strays
as Soemitro
2024
Movie
Satan's Slaves
as Ustad
2017
Movie
Impetigore
as Old Man in Bus
2019
Movie
Grave Torture
as Pandi
2024
Movie
The Forbidden Door
as Abortion Clinic Guy
2009
TV
Folklore
2018
Movie
Cemara's Family
as Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
2019
Movie
Autobiography
as Purna
2023
Movie
Two Blue Stripes
as Rudy - Bima's Father
2019
Movie
One Day We'll Talk About Today
as Dr. Bambang
2020
Movie
Missing Home
as Mr. Domu
2022
Movie
Before, Now & Then
as Mr. Darga
2022
Movie
Ben & Jody
as Pak Hasan
2022
Movie
Dead Time
as Haryo Wibowo
2007
Movie
Ghost in the Cell
as Prakasa Kitabuming
2026
Movie
Two Blue Hearts
as Rudy - Bima's Father
2024
Movie
MatiAnak
as Gus
2019
Movie
Habibie & Ainun 3
as Prof. Husodo
2019
Movie
A Man Called Ahok
as Suyan
2018
Movie
On Your Lap
as Special Appearance
2025
Movie
Lost in the Spotlight
as Sudibyo
2025
Movie
Khanzab
as Pak Sentot
2023
Movie
Possession: Kerasukan
as Toni
2024
