Benyamin S
Benyamin Sueb, born on March 5, 1939, in Batavia, Dutch East Indies, was an
Indonesian comedian, actor, and singer. He released 46 studio albums and starred
in 53 films, winning Citra Awards for Intan Berduri (1973) and Si Doel Anak
Modern (1977). His notable works include Oom Happy (1969), Ngibing (1970), Brang
Brang Brong (1971), Steambath (1972), Public Telephone (1977), and Ngibing
Betawi. He also had popular duets with Ida Royani and founded Bens Radio in 1990
to promote Betawi culture. He passed away on September 5, 1995, at the age of
56.
