Benyamin S.

Benyamin Sueb (March 5, 1939 – September 5, 1995) was an Indonesian comedian, singer, and actor of Betawi descent. He had produced more than 75 music albums and participated in 35 movies. He is often credited as Benjamin S or Benyamin S. He was also referred to as Bang Ben or "Brother Ben" by his fans.
With a voice between baritone and bass, he brought the songs typically Betawi. Among the song-music that is famous; Si Jampang, Ondel-ondel, Hujan Gerimis, Abang Pulang, Kompoer Meleduk, Dipatil Ikan Sembilang, and Superman
In Indonesian Film Festival, he achieved Citra award as the best actor in Intan Berduri (1972) and Si Doel Anak Modern (1976). Benyamin was also the producer and director in films such as: Duyung Ajaib (1978), Setan Jalanan, Setan kubur, Tarzan Kota, Tarzan Pensiunan. He appeared in as many as 27 movies..
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