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.

Filmography

Jamal
Jaka Sembung
Suami Tante Rosi
Aba Virginia
Ratno Lesmana
The Traveler
Samboja
Utuh Ampong
Tommy
Jaka Tuak
Bagus Pribadi
Reza (Adit's Father)
Taxi Driver
Melly's Father
Police Chief
Jaka Baruna
Pak Su'ud
Jampang
Pacar Nyai
Ustad Hidayat
Jaka Pratama
Leman, village head candidate