Barry Prima
Acting • Born 1954-08-19
Biography
Hubertus Barry Knoch Prima, better known as Barry prima (born on August 19, 1954, in Bandung, West Java), is an Indonesian actor and martial artist renowned during the 1980s. He is the sixth of ten siblings, with a Dutch father and an Indonesian mother. Barry's film career began with Primitif in 1978. However, he rose to fame after portraying the iconic character Jaka Sembung in Jaka Sembung Sang Penakluk (1981). Throughout his career, Barry has starred in more than 60 films, including Srigala (1981), The Devil's Sword (1984), and Menumpas Teroris (1986). In addition to acting, Barry has a background in martial arts, particularly taekwondo, which supported his roles in various action films. He was once married to actress Eva Arnaz, though the marriage ended in divorce. In 2023, Barry faced a challenging moment when his daughter, Feony Elizabeth, was reported missing for two days. Fortunately, she was found safe. With his dedication and significant contributions, Barry Prima remains one of the legendary actors in Indonesia's film industry.
Filmography
74 credits
Carok
Movie • 1985
Jamal
The Devil's Sword
Movie • 1984
Mandala
Mandala from the Snake River
Movie • 1987
Mandala
Permainan Membara
Movie • 1998
The Warrior
Movie • 1981
Jaka Sembung
Against Passion
Movie • 1999
Calon Arang the Powerful Queen
Movie • 1985
Empu Bahula
Perjaka Terakhir 2
Movie • 2010
Hello Ghost
Movie • 2023
Suami Tante Rosi
Panther
Movie • 1995
Jack
London Virginia
Movie • 2010
Aba Virginia
Hijacked to Hell
Movie • 1984
Ratno Lesmana
Pintu Harmonika
Movie • 2013
Demi Cinta
Movie • 2017
White Wolf Demon
Movie • 1987
The Traveler
Preman
Movie • 1985
Samboja
Special Silencers
Movie • 1982
Hendra
Primitives
Movie • 1978
Amri
Deadly Angels Strike Back
Movie • 1981
Herman
Bloody Vengeance
Movie • 1985
Bram
Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters
Movie • 1982
Barney
Daredevil Commandos
Movie • 1985
The Terrorists
Movie • 1986
The Warrior and The Blind Swordsman
Movie • 1983
Jaka Sembung
Thousand Centipedes
Movie • 1987
Singa Lawe
The Warrior and the Ocean Goddess
Movie • 1990
Jaka Sembung
The Snake Queen
Movie • 1982
Andika
The Warrior and the Ninja
Movie • 1985
Jaka Sembung
Gairah Membara
Movie • 1998
Rigo
Pendekar Bukit Tengkorak
Movie • 1989
Ario Petak
Reality, Love and Rock’n Roll
Movie • 2006
Mariana
Tarzan: King of the Jungle
Movie • 1989
Tarzan
Tarzan: Treasure Watcher
Movie • 1990
Tarzan
Jurus Dewa Naga
Movie • 1989
Aria Boma
Kuyank
Movie • 2026
Utuh Ampong
Nyi Ageng the Decoy Queen
Movie • 1983
Broto
Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters, Part 2
Movie • 1982
Wolf
Movie • 1981
Tommy
Demon Monkey
Movie • 1988
Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 1
Movie • 2015
Barry / The Colonel
Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 2
Movie • 2016
Barry / The Colonel
Jaka Tuak
Movie • 1990
Jaka Tuak
The Mighty One
Movie • 1986
Bagus Pribadi
To Burn The Sun
Movie • 1981
Rachman
Hell Raiders
Movie • 1982
Willem
The Fighters
Movie • 1982
Indra
Fire of Vengeance
Movie • 1982
Lost in Love
Movie • 2008
Reza (Adit's Father)
Sundel Bolong
Movie • 1981
Hendarto
Cobra's Bite
Movie • 1986
Johnny
Joni's Promise
Movie • 2005
Taxi Driver
Revenge of the Ninja
Movie • 1984
Kiki
Red Devil Fight
Movie • 1988
Markoni
Walet merah
Movie • 1993
Mandala, The Tar Tar Conqueror
Movie • 1988
Mandala
Burning Passion
Movie • 1996
Jack
Bergola Ijo
Movie • 1983
Fajar
The Tarix Jabrix 3
Movie • 2011
Melly's Father
Sweet 20
Movie • 2017
Police Chief
Maju Kena Mundur Kena Returns
Movie • 2016
Pak Barry
XL: Extra Large
Movie • 2008
Robert
Shadow Angel
Movie • 1988
Thomas
The Mermaid Princess
Movie • 1985
Tintus
Pancasona
Movie • 1989
Jaka Baruna
Six
Movie • 2007
Pak Su'ud
Jampang
Movie • 1989
Jampang
Jampang II
Movie • 1990
Tertembaknya Seorang Residivis
Movie • 1985
Wawan
Get Married 3
Movie • 2011
Pacar Nyai
Penghulu Setan
Movie
Ustad Hidayat
Jurus Dewa Kobra (Si Rawing III)
Movie • 1994
Rawing
The Master Sword
Movie • 1993
Jaka Pratama
The Wheel of Life
Movie • 2022
Leman, village head candidate
Sunda Emperor
Movie
Kiai Jawara