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Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1954-08-19 (70 years old)

Place of Birth

Bandung, Indonesia

Barry Prima

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.

Known For

Acting

2023

Hello Ghost as Suami Tante Rosi

2017

Sweet 20 as Police Chief

2016

2015

Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 1 as Barry / The Colonel

2013

2011

The Tarix Jabrix 3 as Melly's Father
Get Married 3 as Pacar Nyai

2010

2008

Lost in Love as Reza (Adit's Father)
XL: Extra Large as Robert

2007

Six as Pak Su'ud

2006

2005

Joni's Promise as Taxi Driver

1999

1998

1996

1995

Panther as Jack

1993

1990

1989

Jurus Dewa Naga as Aria Boma
Pancasona as Jaka Baruna
Jampang as Jampang

1988

1987

1986

The Mighty One as Bagus Pribadi
Cobra's Bite as Johnny

1985

1984

Hijacked to Hell as Ratno Lesmana

1983

1982

1981

The Warrior as Jaka Sembung
Wolf as Tommy
To Burn The Sun as Rachman
Sundel Bolong as Hendarto

1978

Primitives as Amri

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Kuyank as Utuh Ampong