Bene Dion Rajagukguk
Bene Dionysius Rajagukguk (born on March 2, 1990, in Dolok Masihul, North Sumatra) is an Indonesian stand-up comedian, director, writer, and actor of Batak descent. He completed his education at SMA Negeri 1 Tebing Tinggi in 2009.
Bene's career in the entertainment industry began when he participated in the third season of Stand Up Comedy Indonesia on Kompas TV in 2013. His distinctive performance with a Batak accent made him widely recognized.
In addition to stand-up comedy, Bene is also active as a screenwriter and director. He was involved in writing screenplays for films such as Cek Toko Sebelah (2016) and Suzzanna: Bernapas dalam Kubur (2018). His directorial debut was the film Ghost Writer in 2019.
In 2022, Bene directed the film Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap, which successfully garnered more than 2 million viewers. The film, which tells the story of a Batak family, received positive appreciation from various audiences.
Additionally, Bene is active in podcasts and audio shows and has worked as a comedy consultant for several films. His works often highlight cultural themes and everyday life with his signature humor.
Acting
Movie
Check the Store Next Door
as Unclear Cameo
2016
Movie
Agak Laen
as Bene
2024
Movie
Missing Home
as Street Vendor #2
2022
Movie
Susah Sinyal
as Martin (Teman Kantor Iwan)
2017
Movie
Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!
as Bene
2025
Movie
Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss! Part 1
as Korban Tabrak Lari
2016
Movie
Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 1
as Bene / The Bataks
2015
Movie
Koala Kumal
as Kepala Keamanan
2016
Movie
Ghost Writer 2
as Stevan
2022
Movie
Ngenest
as Preman 2
2015
Movie
Mau Jadi Apa?
as Adik Soleh
2017
Movie
Ganjil Genap
2023
Movie
The Underdogs
as Fans Dio
2017
Movie
Wawancara
as Pengendara Motor di Lampu Merah
2016
Movie
The Fabulous Udin
2016
Movie
Agak Laen 3
as Bene
Crew
Movie
Suzzanna: Buried Alive
Screenplay
2018
Movie
Falling in Love Like in Movies
Co-Executive Producer
2023
Movie
Agak Laen
Executive Co-Producer
2024
Movie
Missing Home
Director
2022
Movie
Ghost Writer
Director
2019
Movie
Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss! Part 1
Writer
2016
Movie
Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku!
Co-Executive Producer
2025
Movie
Better Off Dead
Co-Executive Producer
2025
TV
Bad Signal: The Series
Director
2021
Movie
Reunion Z
Script Consultant
2018
Movie
Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss! Part 2
Writer
2017
Movie
Stip & Pensil
Writer
2017