Bene Dion Rajagukguk

Acting · Writing · Production · Directing

Born March 2, 1990, Dolok Masihul, North Sumatra, Indonesia

Bene Dionysius Rajagukguk (born on March 2, 1990, in Dolok Masihul, North Sumatra) is an Indonesian stand-up comedian, director, writer, and actor of Batak descent. He completed his education at SMA Negeri 1 Tebing Tinggi in 2009. Bene's career in the entertainment industry began when he participated in the third season of Stand Up Comedy Indonesia on Kompas TV in 2013. His distinctive performance with a Batak accent made him widely recognized. In addition to stand-up comedy, Bene is also active as a screenwriter and director. He was involved in writing screenplays for films such as Cek Toko Sebelah (2016) and Suzzanna: Bernapas dalam Kubur (2018). His directorial debut was the film Ghost Writer in 2019. In 2022, Bene directed the film Ngeri-Ngeri Sedap, which successfully garnered more than 2 million viewers. The film, which tells the story of a Batak family, received positive appreciation from various audiences. Additionally, Bene is active in podcasts and audio shows and has worked as a comedy consultant for several films. His works often highlight cultural themes and everyday life with his signature humor.

Filmography

• 2026Operasi Pesta Copet — Co-Executive Producer
• 2026Pulang Kampung — Director, Writer, Co-Executive Producer
• 2025Agak Laen: Menyala Pantiku! — Bene, Co-Executive Producer, Story Developer
• 2025Better Off Dead — Co-Executive Producer
• 2025Wed or Wait — Writer
• 2024Agak Laen — Bene, Executive Co-Producer
• 2023Falling in Love Like in Movies — Co-Executive Producer
• 2023Ganjil Genap — Grilled Rib Noodle Seller (Uncredited), Director, Writer
• 2022Ghost Writer 2 — Stevan, Producer
• 2022Missing Home — Street Vendor #2, Director, Writer
• Bad Signal: The Series — Writer, Director
• 2019Ghost Writer — Director, Writer
• Check the Store Next Door — Writer
• 2018Reunion Z — Script Consultant
• 2018Suzzanna: Buried Alive — Screenplay, Story
• 2017Mau Jadi Apa? — Adik Soleh
• 2017Rafathar — Screenplay
• 2017Stip & Pensil — Writer
• 2017Susah Sinyal — Martin (Teman Kantor Iwan)
• 2017The Underdogs — Fans Dio, Writer
• 2017Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss! Part 2 — Writer
• 2016Check the Store Next Door — Unclear Cameo
• 2016Koala Kumal — Kepala Keamanan
• 2016The Fabulous Udin
• 2016Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss! Part 1 — Korban Tabrak Lari, Writer
• 2016Wawancara — Pengendara Motor di Lampu Merah, Story
• 2015Comic 8: Casino Kings - Part 1 — Bene / The Bataks
• 2015Ngenest — Preman 2
• Agak Laen 3 — Bene