Arswendy Bening Swara
Acting • Born 1957-11-22
Biography
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
81 credits
Kutukan Cakar Monyet
Movie • 2023
Mantra Surugana
Movie • 2023
Arman
The Making of AUTOBIOGRAPHY
Movie • 2023
Self
Missing Home
Movie • 2022
Mr. Domu
Badrun & Laundry
Movie • 2023
Badrun
The Shadow Strays
Movie • 2024
Soemitro
Wakaf
Movie • 2023
Abuya
The Virgin Corpse
Movie • 2008
Penjaga Kuburan
The Dead Nurse
Movie • 2007
Herman Tua
Of Love and Eggs
Movie • 2004
Pak Sentosa
An Eternity
Movie • 2023
Grave Torture
Movie • 2024
Pandi
Seputih Cinta Melati
Movie • 2014
Haunted Hotel
Movie • 2018
Kiyai Abdul
Little Obama
Movie • 2010
Ahmad Dadi
Eliana, Eliana
Movie • 2002
Taxi Driver
Selamat Menempuh Hidup Baru
Movie • 2015
Anwar: The Untold Story
Movie • 2023
Tan Sri Hasan
Two Blue Hearts
Movie • 2024
Rudy - Bima's Father
Tale of the Land
Movie • 2024
Tuha
Khanzab
Movie • 2023
Pak Sentot
The Clerics
Movie • 2013
KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
The Ballads of Roy
Movie • 2023
Mr. Ajat
Possession: Kerasukan
Movie • 2024
Toni
Cadong
Movie • 2021
Drajat
3 Nafas Likas
Movie • 2014
Ngantari Tarigan
Dead Time
Movie • 2007
Haryo Wibowo
Shackled
Movie • 2013
Yosef
Before the Morning Repeated
Movie • 2014
Himawan
Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
Movie • 2013
Night Bus
Movie • 2017
Komandan Pos Perbatasan
Musik Hati
Movie • 2008
Pak Sastro
Lost
Movie • 2018
Anwar
Jakarta Undercover
Movie • 2007
Taxi Driver
Satan's Slaves
Movie • 2017
Ustad
3: Alif, Lam, Mim
Movie • 2015
KH Muchlis
The Forbidden Door
Movie • 2009
Abortion Clinic Guy
The Wedding Shaman
Movie • 2019
Sugeng
MatiAnak
Movie • 2019
Gus
Chants of Lotus
Movie • 2007
Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
Two Blue Stripes
Movie • 2019
Rudy - Bima's Father
Gundala
Movie • 2019
Ferry Dani
Impetigore
Movie • 2019
Old Man in Bus
Habibie & Ainun 3
Movie • 2019
Prof. Husodo
Rumah Pondok Indah
Movie • 2006
Best Friend?
Movie • 2008
Crazy Awesome Teachers
Movie • 2020
Purnama
One Day We'll Talk About Today
Movie • 2020
Dr. Bambang
All Because of Ginah
Movie • 1985
Ashiap Man
Movie • 2022
Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
Arwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal
Movie • 2020
Manajer Hotel
Room
Movie • 2006
Pak Arifin
Solo, Solitude
Movie • 2017
Army
A Man Called Ahok
Movie • 2018
Suyan
Opera Jakarta
Movie • 1985
Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah
Saidjah & Adinda
Movie • 2021
Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)
Akhirat: A Love Story
Movie • 2021
Eyang Wahid
Ben & Jody
Movie • 2022
Pak Hasan
Kisah 3 Titik
Movie • 2013
Survive
Movie • 2021
Bisma Baskoro
I
Movie • 2021
Bisma Baskoro
Autobiography
Movie • 2023
Purna
Before, Now & Then
Movie • 2022
Mr. Darga
Dasim
Movie • 2025
Kyai Hasan
Whispers in the Dabbas
Movie • 2025
3 Men’s Soulmates
Movie • 2025
Mustafa
The Dancer
Movie • 2011
Marsusi
A Gift for My Father
Movie • 2024
Papi
Trinity of Tales
Movie • 2025
Cemara's Family
Movie • 2019
Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
Only Your Name in My Prayers
Movie • 2025
Dr. Junio
Ghost in the Cell
Movie • 2026
Prakasa
Kafir: Gerbang Sukma
Movie • 2026
Kakek
On Your Lap
Movie • 2025
Special Appearance
Meraih Mimpi Di Awan
Movie • 2019
Bapak
The Sea Speaks His Name
Movie
Mr. Arya Wibisana / Laut's Father
Lost in the Spotlight
Movie • 2025
Sudibyo
Jakarta Deep Down
Movie • 2012
Folklore
TV • 2018
Rencana Besar
TV • 2023
Surya Nawasena
Sianida
TV • 2021
Robert