Acting · Jakarta, Indonesia · Born November 22, 1957
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.
Dewi Siluman Ular
2026
as Mbah Adul
MovieDan Bandung
2026
as Nugraha
MovieHoly Crowd
2026
MovieGhost in the Cell
2026
as Prakasa Kitabuming
MovieKafir: The Spirit Gate
2026
as Kakek
MovieLost in the Spotlight
2025
as Sudibyo
MovieOn Your Lap
2025
as Special Appearance
MovieOnly Your Name in My Prayers
2025
as Dr. Junio
Movie3 Men’s Soulmates
2025
as Mustafa
MovieDasim
2025
as Kyai Hasan
MovieTrinity of Tales
2025
MovieWhispers in the Dabbas
2025
MovieA Gift for My Father
2024
as Papi
MovieTale of the Land
2024
as Tuha
MovieThe Shadow Strays
2024
as Soemitro
MoviePossession: Kerasukan
2024
as Toni
MovieTwo Blue Hearts
2024
as Rudy - Bima's Father
MovieGrave Torture
2024
as Pandi
MovieBadrun & Laundry
2023
as Badrun
MovieWakaf
2023
as Abuya
TVRencana Besar
2023
as Surya Nawasena
MovieMantra Surugana
2023
as Arman
MovieAn Eternity
2023
MovieAnwar: The Untold Story
2023
as Tan Sri Hasan
MovieKhanzab
2023
as Pak Sentot
MovieKutukan Cakar Monyet
2023
MovieThe Making of AUTOBIOGRAPHY
2023
as Self
MovieThe Ballads of Roy
2023
as Mr. Ajat
MovieAutobiography
2023
as Purna
MovieAshiap Man
2022
as Ibrahim (Zul's Father)
MovieBefore, Now & Then
2022
as Mr. Darga
MovieMissing Home
2022
as Mr. Domu
MovieBen & Jody
2022
as Pak Hasan
MovieAkhirat: A Love Story
2021
as Eyang Wahid
TVSianida
2021
as Robert
MovieSurvive
2021
as Bisma Baskoro
MovieI
2021
as Bisma Baskoro
MovieCadong
2021
as Drajat
MovieSaidjah & Adinda
2021
as Abah Saidjah (Saidjah's Father)
MovieArwah Tumbal Nyai: Part Tumbal
2020
as Manajer Hotel
MovieCrazy Awesome Teachers
2020
as Purnama
MovieOne Day We'll Talk About Today
2020
as Dr. Bambang
MovieHabibie & Ainun 3
2019
as Prof. Husodo
MovieImpetigore
2019
as Old Man in Bus
MovieMeraih Mimpi Di Awan
2019
as Bapak
MovieGundala
2019
as Ferry Dani
MovieTwo Blue Stripes
2019
as Rudy - Bima's Father
MovieThe Wedding Shaman
2019
as Sugeng
MovieMatiAnak
2019
as Gus
MovieCemara's Family
2019
as Dedi (Debt Collector Boss)
MovieA Man Called Ahok
2018
as Suyan
TVFolklore
2018
MovieLost
2018
as Anwar
MovieHaunted Hotel
2018
as Kiyai Abdul
MovieSatan's Slaves
2017
as Ustad
MovieNight Bus
2017
as Komandan Pos Perbatasan
MovieSolo, Solitude
2017
as Army
Movie3: Alif, Lam, Mim
2015
as KH Muchlis
Selamat Menempuh Hidup Baru
2015
Movie3 Nafas Likas
2014
as Ngantari Tarigan
MovieSeputih Cinta Melati
2014
MovieBefore the Morning Repeated
2014
as Himawan
MovieLaskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
2013
MovieThe Clerics
2013
as KH. A. Wahab Hasbullah
MovieKisah 3 Titik
2013
MovieShackled
2013
as Yosef
MovieJakarta Deep Down
2012
MovieThe Dancer
2011
as Marsusi
MovieLittle Obama
2010
as Ahmad Dadi
MovieThe Forbidden Door
2009
as Abortion Clinic Guy
MovieBest Friend?
2008
MovieThe Virgin Corpse
2008
as Penjaga Kuburan
MovieMusik Hati
2008
as Pak Sastro
MovieChants of Lotus
2007
as Rokhim (Segment: Cerita Pulau)
MovieThe Dead Nurse
2007
as Herman Tua
MovieDead Time
2007
as Haryo Wibowo
MovieJakarta Undercover
2007
as Taxi Driver
MovieRoom
2006
as Pak Arifin
MovieRumah Pondok Indah
2006
MovieOf Love and Eggs
2004
as Pak Sentosa
MovieEliana, Eliana
2002
as Taxi Driver
MovieOpera Jakarta
1985
as Penggoda Rum di Lampu Merah
MovieAll Because of Ginah
1985
MovieThe Sea Speaks His Name
as Mr. Arya Wibisana / Laut's Father
Movie7 Prajurit Bapak
