Yayan Ruhian
Biography
Yayan Ruhian is an Indonesian actor born on October 19, 1968, in Tasikmalaya, West Java. Before establishing himself in the film industry, he built a career as a professional martial arts instructor with a focus on Pencak Silat. He is recognized for his expertise in an inner breathing technique designed to condition the body to withstand physical impact. Beginning in 1988, he served as an instructor at the Perguruan Silat Tenaga Dasar Indonesia, an inner breathing technique silat school. During his tenure at the institution, he traveled extensively to provide training in various cities within Indonesia and abroad. He currently maintains a professional profile with 43 known acting credits.
Career overview
Yayan Ruhian transitioned from his background as a martial arts instructor into a professional acting career. His professional foundation in Pencak Silat and specialized breathing techniques has informed his work in the film industry. Throughout his career, he has accumulated 43 known credits, establishing a presence in both domestic and international productions. His background as an instructor, which involved traveling to teach his techniques, provided him with a unique skill set that he has applied to his roles on screen.
As an actor, Ruhian is recognized for his contributions to the medium, maintaining a content score of 100 on The Movie Database. His career trajectory reflects a shift from traditional martial arts instruction to a consistent involvement in film projects. By leveraging his physical conditioning and discipline, he has built a substantial body of work that spans over four decades of activity since his initial entry into the professional sphere in 1988.
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- The Furious (2026) as Tak
- Gayong 2 (2026) as Wak Kusang
- Gayong 2 (2026) Action Director
- Bluefish (2026)
- The Furious (2026) as Tak
- Lone Samurai (2025) as Witch
- The Ultimate Actor (2025) as Yayan Ruhian
- Gayong (2025) as Wak Kusang
- Gayong (2025) Action Director
- Boy Kills World (2024) as Shaman
- The Shadow Strays (2024) as Master Burai
- Warrior Awang and Master Tok Gajah (2024) as Toga (archive footage)
- Who Is Erin Carter? (2023)
- Mat Kilau (2022) as Toga
- Legend of Gatotkaca (2022) as Beceng
- Ben & Jody (2022) as Tubir
- Ashiap Man (2022) as Mr. Jamet
- Photocopier (2021) as Rama's Father
- Gas Kuy (2021) as Mang Ujang
- Skylines (2020) as Huana
- Tarung Sarung (2020) as Khalid
- All Because of You (2020) as Maman
- John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum (2019) as Shinobi #2
- Foxtrot Six (2019) Choreographer
- Hit & Run (2019) as Coki
- Wira (2019) as Ifrit
- Wira (2019) Choreographer
- Wiro Sableng: 212 Warrior (2018) as Mahesa Birawa
- Wiro Sableng: 212 Warrior (2018) Fight Choreographer
- Beyond Skyline (2017) as The Chief
- Beyond Skyline (2017) Fight Choreographer
- Satria Heroes: Revenge of Darkness (2017) as Master Torga
- Pre Vis Action (2016) as Assassin #1
- Pre Vis Action (2016) Writer
- Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 2 (2016) as The Ghost
- Iseng (2016) as Edi
- Star Wars: The Force Awakens (2015) as Tasu Leech
- Yakuza Apocalypse (2015) as Mad Dog
- Gangster (2015) as Jangkung
- Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 1 (2015) as The Ghost
- The Raid 2 (2014) as Prakoso
- The Raid 2 (2014) Fight Choreographer
- The Raid (2012) as Mad Dog
- The Raid (2012) Choreographer
- Merantau (2009) as Eric
- Skyline: Warpath as Huana
- Ibu: Mother of the Lost
- Birds of a Feather as Burai
- Blood Rush
- The Original Gangster as Pablo
- POW!