
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.
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Acting History
2026
Kuyank as Utuh Ampong
2023Hello Ghost as Suami Tante Rosi
2017Sweet 20 as Police Chief
2017Demi Cinta
2016Maju Kena Mundur Kena Returns as Pak Barry
2016Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 2 as Barry / The Colonel
2015Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 1 as Barry / The Colonel
2013Pintu Harmonika
2011Get Married 3 as Pacar Nyai
2011The Tarix Jabrix 3 as Melly's Father
2010London Virginia as Aba Virginia
2010Perjaka Terakhir 2
2008Lost in Love as Reza (Adit's Father)
2008XL: Extra Large as Robert
2007Six as Pak Su'ud
2006Realita, Cinta dan Rock'n Roll as Mariana
2005Joni's Promise as Taxi Driver
1999Against Passion
1998Permainan Membara
1998Gairah Membara as Rigo
1996Burning Passion as Jack
1995Panther as Jack
1994Jurus Dewa Kobra (Si Rawing III) as Rawing
1993The Master Sword as Jaka Pratama
1993Walet merah
1990Jaka Tuak as Jaka Tuak
1990Jampang II
1990The Warrior and the Ocean Goddess as Jaka Sembung
1990Tarzan: Treasure Watcher as Tarzan
1989Jampang as Jampang
1989Pendekar Bukit Tengkorak as Ario Petak
1989Jurus Dewa Naga as Aria Boma
1989Pancasona as Jaka Baruna
1989Tarzan: King of the Jungle as Tarzan
1988Red Devil Fight as Markoni
1988Mandala, The Tar Tar Conqueror as Mandala
1988Demon Monkey
1988Shadow Angel as Thomas
1987Mandala from the Snake River as Mandala
1987White Wolf Demon as The Traveler
1987Thousand Centipedes as Singa Lawe
1986The Mighty One as Bagus Pribadi
1986Cobra's Bite as Johnny
1986The Terrorists
1985Carok as Jamal
1985The Warrior and the Ninja as Jaka Sembung
1985Preman as Samboja
1985Tertembaknya Seorang Residivis as Wawan
1985Calon Arang the Powerful Queen as Empu Bahula
1985The Mermaid Princess as Tintus
1985Daredevil Commandos
1985Bloody Vengeance as Bram
1984Hijacked to Hell as Ratno Lesmana
1984The Devil's Sword as Mandala
1984Revenge of the Ninja as Kiki
1983The Warrior and The Blind Swordsman as Jaka Sembung
1983Bergola Ijo as Fajar
1983Nyi Ageng the Decoy Queen as Broto
1982The Snake Queen as Andika
1982Hell Raiders as Willem
1982Special Silencers as Hendra
1982The Fighters as Indra
1982Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters, Part 2
1982Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters as Barney
1982Fire of Vengeance
1981To Burn The Sun as Rachman
1981Sundel Bolong as Hendarto
1981The Warrior as Jaka Sembung
1981Wolf as Tommy
1981Deadly Angels Strike Back as Herman
1978Primitives as Amri
—Penghulu Setan as Ustad Hidayat









