Barry Prima | |
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Born | Humbertus Knoch 19 August 1954 |
Nationality | Indonesia |
Other names | Barry Prima |
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Years active | 1978–present |
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Humbertus Knoch, better known as Barry Prima (born 19 August 1954), is an Indonesian actor and martial artist of mixed Dutch and Sundanese who was one of the biggest stars of Indonesian cinema during the 1980s. [1]
The following is a partial filmography (Prima has appeared in over 60 movies).
Year | Awards | Category | Recipients | Results |
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2006 | MTV Indonesia Movie Awards | Most Favorite Supporting Actor | Realita, Cinta dan Rock'n Roll | Nominated |
2013 | Maya Award | Best Actor in an Omnibus | Pintu Harmonika | Nominated |
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