Actor

Barry Prima

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Movies: 68Series: 0

TMDB ID: 241612

IMDb ID: nm0697514

Known for: Acting

Born: August 19, 1954

Age: 71

Place of birth: Bandung, West Java, Indonesia

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1978 - 2026

Years active: 49

Average TMDB rating: 5.85

Wikidata: Q4864627

Also known as

Humbertus Knoch • Hubertus Barry Knoch Prima

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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.