Henky Solaiman

Henky Solaiman

1941-08-30 – 2020-05-15 (age 78) Bandung, West Java, Dutch East Indies
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Biography

Ong Hian Kie, better known as Henky Solaiman (August 30, 1941 – May 15, 2020), was an Indonesian actor, director, and screenwriter of Chinese descent. He was the father of Indonesian actor Verdi Solaiman.

He had a career in the film industry since the 1970s and was recognized as one of the best character actors in Indonesian cinema and television.

Henky started his career in theater before transitioning to film. His debut film was Wadjah Seorang Laki-Laki (1971), directed by Teguh Karya. Since then, he had frequently appeared in various films, including Pengkhianatan G30S/PKI (1984), Ca Bau Kan (2002), and Love for Sale (2018).

Aside from films, Henky was also active in television series and was known for portraying fatherly or wise elder figures.

Henky Solaiman gradually reduced his activities in the entertainment industry due to health issues, particularly cancer. He passed away on May 15, 2020, at the age of 78.

Known as a dedicated actor, Henky left a significant legacy in the Indonesian film industry.

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Known For

The Raid
The Raid

2012

as Rama's Father

The Raid 2
The Raid 2

2014

as Father

Sweet 20
Sweet 20

2017

as Photographer

Comic 8
Comic 8

2014

as Bapak Tua

Surat Untukmu
Reunion Z
Reunion Z

2018

as Mr. Suwandi

Susah Sinyal
Susah Sinyal

2017

as Pak Handi Salim

The Last Wolf
The Last Wolf

2009

as Akiong

Chrisye
Chrisye

2017

as Tukang Gorengan

27 Steps of May
27 Steps of May

2019

as Underground Fight Manager

Habibie & Ainun
Habibie & Ainun

2012

as Highschool Teacher

Soekarno
Soekarno

2013

as Koh Ah Tjun

Tania
Tania

2014

as dokter

Ngenest
Ngenest

2015

as Pemain Keyboard

The Anniversaries
The Anniversaries

2006

as Bapak Hong (Bapak Handi)

Forgotten Rules
Forgotten Rules

1991

as Pak Sungkono

Hangout
Hangout

2016

as Uncle Henky

Koala Kumal
Koala Kumal

2016

as Pak Jaka