Henky Solaiman
Actor
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.
Filmography
The Raid
as Rama's Father 2012
The Raid 2
as Father 2014
Susah Sinyal
as Pak Handi Salim 2017
Habibie & Ainun
as Highschool Teacher 2012
Sweet 20
as Photographer 2017
Soekarno
as Koh Ah Tjun 2013
27 Steps of May
as Underground Fight Manager 2019
Warkop DKI Reborn: Jangkrik Boss! Part 1
as Kakek 2016
Comic 8
as Bapak Tua 2014
Red & White
2009
Koala Kumal
as Pak Jaka 2016
Question Mark
as Tan Kat Sun 2011
Hangout
as Himself (Cameo) 2016
Oops!! Ada Vampir
as Opa/Vampir 2016
Reunion Z
as Mr. Suwandi 2018
Rafathar
as Profesor Bagyo 2017
Saturday With Dad
2016