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Barry Prima

Acting Born Aug 19, 1954 Bandung, West Java, Indonesia 24 credits

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.

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Known for

Film

Dance of the Damned

as Ki Kamboja
Film

Primitives

as Amri
Film

Kuyank

as Utuh Ampong

Psycho Doctor

2002

Full filmography

  • Dance of the Damned (2026) as Ki Kamboja
  • Primitives (1978) as Amri
  • Kuyank (2026) as Utuh Ampong
  • Hello Ghost (2023) as Suami Tante Rosi
  • Sweet 20 (2017) as Police Chief
  • The Devil's Sword (1984) as Mandala
  • Joni's Promise (2005) as Taxi Driver
  • Demi Cinta (2017)
  • Reality, Love and Rock’n Roll (2006) as Mariana
  • Hijacked to Hell (1984) as Ratno Lesmana
  • Sundel Bolong (1981) as Hendarto
  • Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 1 (2015) as Barry / The Colonel
  • The Snake Queen (1982) as Andika
  • Special Silencers (1982) as Hendra
  • Carok (1985) as Jamal
  • Daredevil Commandos (1985)
  • Revenge of the Ninja (1984) as Kiki
  • Wolf (1981) as Tommy
  • Get Married 3 (2011) as Pacar Nyai
  • Maju Kena Mundur Kena Returns (2016) as Pak Barry
  • Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 2 (2016) as Barry / The Colonel
  • Hell Raiders (1982) as Willem
  • Red Devil Fight (1988) as Markoni
  • The Warrior and the Ninja (1985) as Jaka Sembung