Henky Solaiman
Known For
Acting
Born
1941-08-30 in Bandung, West Java, Dutch East Indies
Died
2020-05-15
Biography
Ong Hian Kie, better known as Henky Solaiman (August 30, 1941 – May 15, 2020), was an Indonesian actor, director, and screenwriter of Chinese descent. He was the father of Indonesian actor Verdi Solaiman. He had a career in the film industry since the 1970s and was recognized as one of the best character actors in Indonesian cinema and television. Henky started his career in theater before transitioning to film. His debut film was Wadjah Seorang Laki-Laki (1971), directed by Teguh Karya. Since then, he had frequently appeared in various films, including Pengkhianatan G30S/PKI (1984), Ca Bau Kan (2002), and Love for Sale (2018). Aside from films, Henky was also active in television series and was known for portraying fatherly or wise elder figures. Henky Solaiman gradually reduced his activities in the entertainment industry due to health issues, particularly cancer. He passed away on May 15, 2020, at the age of 78. Known as a dedicated actor, Henky left a significant legacy in the Indonesian film industry.
Most Known For
Hangout
as Himself (Cameo)
The Raid
as Rama's Father
The Raid 2
as Father
Taxi
Adriana
as Kokoh
Surat Untukmu
My Name is Dick
as Doctor
Kembang Kertas
Laskar Pelangi 2: Edensor
WEI
as Li
The Anniversaries
as Bapak Hong (Bapak Handi)
Modal Dengkul
as Pak Bos
Mother
18 Years Old
Tania
as dokter
27 Steps of May
as Underground Fight Manager
Habibie & Ainun
as Highschool Teacher
The Last Wolf
as Akiong
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