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Barry Prima

Barry Prima

Actor · Born August 19, 1954 (72) · Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

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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Biography from TMDB.

Born
August 19, 1954 (72)
From
Bandung, West Java, Indonesia
Works as
Actor
Titles
9 on MovieCove · 76 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 39 days to Oct 28Up 10% in 30 days

What are Barry Prima's films like?

Across their 9 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Survival and Morality.

Themes

share of theme weight
Survival
45%
Morality
23%
Power
13%
Bonds
11%
Self
7%
Survival3 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice3 titles, browse their movies with this themeViolence2 titles, browse their movies with this themeGrief2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 9 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Stylized: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their stylized movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

A split, not a type: Grounded 4 · Stylized 1 · Heightened 4

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

Gentle 1 · Charged 4 · Intense 4

Shifting: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their shifting movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 3 · Shifting 3 · Whiplash 3

Some laughs: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their some laughs movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

A split, not a type: Straight-faced 2 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 4

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

A split, not a type: Slow burn 4 · Even-paced 2 · Relentless 3

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 6 · Engaged 3 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 7 · Open-ended 2 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

6 analyzed roles

Usually the Hero: 3 of 6 analyzed roles.

Hero
3 of 6
Ally
2 of 6
Mentor
1 of 6

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Tense
5
Absurd
5
Dread
3
Melancholic
2
Joyful
2
Other
5

How their films linger

Unsettling4 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFun3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHaunting2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet2 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy4
  • Bittersweet1
  • Tragic1
  • Ambiguous3

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch Barry Prima's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 5 of their 9 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service.

Subscription and free streaming for Barry Prima's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

76 credits, 9 with a MovieCove page.

  • Dance of the Damned(2026)

    as Ki Kamboja

    Midcredits score: 75th percentile of all films

  • Kuyank (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2026)

    as Utuh Ampong

  • Hello Ghost(2023)

    as Suami Tante Rosi

    Midcredits score: 72nd percentile of all films

  • The Wheel of Life (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2022)

    as Leman, village head candidate

  • Sweet 20 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    as Police Chief

  • Demi Cinta (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2017)

    Actor

  • Maju Kena Mundur Kena Returns (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Pak Barry

  • Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2016)

    as Barry / The Colonel

  • Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 1 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2015)

    as Barry / The Colonel

  • Pintu Harmonika (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2013)

    Actor

  • Get Married 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Pacar Nyai

  • The Tarix Jabrix 3 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Melly's Father

  • London Virginia (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    as Aba Virginia

  • Perjaka Terakhir 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Actor

  • Lost in Love (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Reza (Adit's Father)

  • XL: Extra Large (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2008)

    as Robert

  • Enam(2007)

    as Pak Su'ud

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Reality, Love and Rock’n Roll (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2006)

    as Mariana

  • Joni's Promise (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2005)

    as Taxi Driver

  • Against Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    Actor

  • Gairah Membara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    as Rigo

  • Permainan Membara (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1998)

    Actor

  • Burning Passion (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1996)

    as Jack

  • Panther (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1995)

    as Jack

  • Jurus Dewa Kobra (Si Rawing III) (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    as Rawing

  • The Master Sword (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    as Jaka Pratama

  • Walet merah (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1993)

    Actor

  • Jaka Tuak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Jaka Tuak

  • Jampang II (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    Actor

  • Tarzan: Treasure Watcher (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Tarzan

  • The Warrior and the Ocean Goddess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1990)

    as Jaka Sembung

  • Jampang (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Jampang

  • Pendekar Bukit Tengkorak (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Ario Petak

  • Jurus Dewa Naga (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Aria Boma

  • Pancasona (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Jaka Baruna

  • Tarzan: King of the Jungle (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1989)

    as Tarzan

  • Red Devil Fight (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Markoni

  • Demon Monkey (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    Actor

  • Mandala, The Tar Tar Conqueror (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Mandala

  • Shadow Angel (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1988)

    as Thomas

  • Mandala from the Snake River (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Mandala

  • Thousand Centipedes (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as Singa Lawe

  • White Wolf Demon (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1987)

    as The Traveler

  • The Mighty One (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Bagus Pribadi

  • Cobra's Bite (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    as Johnny

  • The Terrorists (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1986)

    Actor

  • Carok (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Jamal

  • The Warrior and the Ninja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Jaka Sembung

  • Preman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Samboja

  • Tertembaknya Seorang Residivis (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Wawan

  • Bloody Vengeance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Bram

  • Calon Arang the Powerful Queen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Empu Bahula

  • Daredevil Commandos (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    Actor

  • The Mermaid Princess (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1985)

    as Tintus

  • Hijacked to Hell (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Ratno Lesmana

  • The Devil's Sword(1984)

    as Mandala

    Midcredits score: 33rd percentile of all films

  • Revenge of the Ninja (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1984)

    as Kiki

  • The Warrior and The Blind Swordsman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Jaka Sembung

  • Bergola Ijo (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Fajar

  • Nyi Ageng the Decoy Queen (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1983)

    as Broto

  • Nyi Blorong(1982)

    as Andika

    Midcredits score: 51st percentile of all films

  • Hell Raiders (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Willem

  • Special Silencers (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Hendra

  • The Fighters (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    as Indra

  • Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters(1982)

    as Barney

    Midcredits score: 21st percentile of all films

  • Ferocious Female Freedom Fighters, Part 2 (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • Fire of Vengeance (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1982)

    Actor

  • To Burn The Sun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Rachman

  • Sundelbolong(1981)

    as Hendarto

    Midcredits score: 45th percentile of all films

  • Jaka Sembung(1981)

    as Jaka Sembung

    Midcredits score: 50th percentile of all films

  • Deadly Angels Strike Back (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Herman

  • Srigala (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1981)

    as Tommy

  • Primitif(1978)

    as Amri

    Midcredits score: 16th percentile of all films

  • Hubaeboy (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Opa Bojan

  • Penghulu Setan (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Ustad Hidayat

  • Sunda Emperor (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    as Kiai Jawara

Career shape

A full career of 76 titles, 73 of them dated from 1978 to 2026.

Highest rated

Dance of the Damned (2026)

Midcredits 75th

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting76 of 76: 76 only acting, 0 with another role · typical Midcredits score45th

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s41 · acting1990s12 · acting2000s5 · acting2010s10 · acting2020s4 · acting

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored.

How do Barry Prima's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 45th percentile, the median of all 9; across their 9 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 48th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Approval · how many liked their films

42ndpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Reach · how many have seen their films

53rdpercentile
Typical film, the median of 9

Midcredits score across 9 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up1
  • 50th to 74th3
  • 25th to 49th2
  • Below 25th3

Shape of the crowd

5 of their 9 titles are Mixed.

  • Divisive2
  • Crowd Pleaser2
  • Mixed5

Most divisive · actor

Primitif (1978)

96th percentile spread · 54% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · actor

Dance of the Damned (2026)

Midcredits 75th · 67% liked

Reviewers score the acting 42/100 in their films, across 7 reviewed titles; fans 56, detractors 20. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Who does Barry Prima work with?

People who share at least 2 of Barry Prima's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Gatot Sudarto shares the most, 6.

Directors

Writers

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers

Mixed roles