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Barry Prima

Born 1954-08-19

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

Primitif 1978 · 3.7 Sweet Twenty 2017 · 7.3 Jaka Sembung 1981 · 6.2 Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters 1982 · 4.7 Sundelbolong 1981 · 6.0 Special Silencers 1982 · 6.1 Ratu Sakti Calon Arang 1985 · 5.8 Demi Cinta 2017 · 7.2 Hello Ghost 2023 · 5.9 Pintu Harmonika 2013