Arswendy Bening Swara
Born
November 22, 1957 (age 68)
Birthplace
Jakarta, Indonesia

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.

Movies

Lost in the Spotlight
Lost in the Spotlight
2025 ★ 6.4
Sudibyo
On Your Lap
On Your Lap
2025 ★ 8.5
Special Appearance
Hanya Namamu Dalam Doaku
Hanya Namamu Dalam Doaku
2025 ★ 7.0
Dr. Junio
Jodoh 3 Bujang
Jodoh 3 Bujang
2025 ★ 7.5
Mustafa
Dasim
Dasim
2025 ★ 5.9
Kyai Hasan
Trinity of Tales
Trinity of Tales
2025
Whispers in the Dabbas
Whispers in the Dabbas
2025
A Gift for My Father
A Gift for My Father
2024
Papi
Tale of the Land
Tale of the Land
2024 ★ 6.0
Tuha
The Shadow Strays
The Shadow Strays
2024 ★ 7.2
Soemitro
Possession: Kerasukan
Possession: Kerasukan
2024 ★ 6.0
Toni
Two Blue Hearts
Two Blue Hearts
2024 ★ 7.6
Rudy - Bima's Father
Grave Torture
Grave Torture
2024 ★ 6.5
Pandi
Badrun & Laundry
Badrun & Laundry
2023
Badrun
Wakaf
Wakaf
2023 ★ 2.0
Abuya
Mantra Surugana
Mantra Surugana
2023 ★ 3.7
Arman
An Eternity
An Eternity
2023
Anwar: The Untold Story
Anwar: The Untold Story
2023 ★ 5.5
Tan Sri Hasan
Khanzab
Khanzab
2023 ★ 5.2
Pak Sentot
Kutukan Cakar Monyet
Kutukan Cakar Monyet
2023 ★ 3.5
The Ballads of Roy
The Ballads of Roy
2023 ★ 6.1
Mr. Ajat
Autobiography
Autobiography
2023 ★ 7.5
Purna
Ashiap Man
Ashiap Man
2022 ★ 2.7
Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
Before, Now & Then
Before, Now & Then
2022 ★ 7.1
Mr. Darga
Missing Home
Missing Home
2022 ★ 8.0
Mr. Domu
Ben & Jody
Ben & Jody
2022 ★ 5.9
Pak Hasan
Akhirat: A Love Story
Akhirat: A Love Story
2021 ★ 6.5
Eyang Wahid
I
I
2021 ★ 2.0
Bisma Baskoro
Survive
Survive
2021 ★ 3.4
Bisma Baskoro
Cadong
Cadong
2021
Drajat
Saidjah & Adinda
Saidjah & Adinda
2021
Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)
Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal
Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal
2020
Manajer Hotel
Crazy Awesome Teachers
Crazy Awesome Teachers
2020 ★ 5.3
Purnama
One Day We'll Talk About Today
One Day We'll Talk About Today
2020 ★ 7.4
Dr. Bambang
Habibie & Ainun 3
Habibie & Ainun 3
2019 ★ 7.4
Prof. Husodo
Impetigore
Impetigore
2019 ★ 6.7
Old Man in Bus
Meraih Mimpi Di Awan
Meraih Mimpi Di Awan
2019
Bapak
Gundala
Gundala
2019 ★ 6.2
Ferry Dani
Two Blue Stripes
Two Blue Stripes
2019 ★ 7.5
Rudy - Bima's Father
The Wedding Shaman
The Wedding Shaman
2019 ★ 6.0
Sugeng
MatiAnak
MatiAnak
2019 ★ 6.4
Gus
Cemara's Family
Cemara's Family
2019 ★ 8.0
Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
A Man Called Ahok
A Man Called Ahok
2018 ★ 7.6
Suyan
Lost
Lost
2018 ★ 6.5
Anwar
Haunted Hotel
Haunted Hotel
2018
Kiyai Abdul
Satan's Slaves
Satan's Slaves
2017 ★ 6.7
Ustad
Night Bus
Night Bus
2017
Komandan Pos Perbatasan
Solo, Solitude
Solo, Solitude
2017 ★ 9.0
Army
3: Alif Lam Mim
3: Alif Lam Mim
2015 ★ 6.8
KH Muchlis
Selamat Menempuh Hidup Baru
Selamat Menempuh Hidup Baru
2015
3 Nafas Likas
3 Nafas Likas
2014 ★ 7.0
Ngantari Tarigan
Seputih Cinta Melati
Seputih Cinta Melati
2014
Before the Morning Repeated
Before the Morning Repeated
2014 ★ 7.0
Himawan
Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
2013 ★ 7.8
The Clerics
The Clerics
2013 ★ 8.8
KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
Kisah 3 Titik
Kisah 3 Titik
2013
Shackled
Shackled
2013 ★ 6.1
Yosef
The Dancer
The Dancer
2011 ★ 6.3
Marsusi
Little Obama
Little Obama
2010
Ahmad Dadi
The Forbidden Door
The Forbidden Door
2009 ★ 6.5
Abortion Clinic Guy
Best Friend?
Best Friend?
2008
The Virgin Corpse
The Virgin Corpse
2008 ★ 6.0
Penjaga Kuburan
Musik Hati
Musik Hati
2008
Pak Sastro
Chants of Lotus
Chants of Lotus
2007
Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
The Dead Nurse
The Dead Nurse
2007
Herman Tua
Dead Time
Dead Time
2007 ★ 6.9
Haryo Wibowo
Jakarta Undercover
Jakarta Undercover
2007 ★ 7.0
Taxi Driver
Room
Room
2006
Pak Arifin
Rumah Pondok Indah
Rumah Pondok Indah
2006 ★ 5.0
Of Love and Eggs
Of Love and Eggs
2004
Pak Sentosa
Eliana, Eliana
Eliana, Eliana
2002 ★ 7.5
Taxi Driver
Opera Jakarta
Opera Jakarta
1985
Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah
All Because of Ginah
All Because of Ginah
1985
Ghost in the Cell
Ghost in the Cell
Prakasa
Laut Bercerita
Laut Bercerita
Laut's Father

TV Series