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.

Most Known For

The Devil's Sword

as Mandala

Hello Ghost

as Suami Tante Rosi

Demi Cinta

Preman

as Samboja

Wolf

as Tommy

The Mermaid Princess

as Tintus

Bloody Vengeance

as Bram

Kuyank

as Utuh Ampong

Shadow Angel

as Thomas

The Snake Queen

as Andika

Demon Monkey

Sundel Bolong

as Hendarto

Thousand Centipedes

as Singa Lawe

The Warrior

as Jaka Sembung

The Master Sword

as Jaka Pratama

Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters

as Barney

Lost in Love

as Reza (Adit's Father)

Jampang II

Primitives

as Amri

Jampang

as Jampang