1. Benyamin Sueb was an Indonesian comedian, actor and singer.
15 Facts About Benyamin Sueb
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Benyamin Sueb released 46 studio albums and starred in more than 50 films.
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Benyamin Sueb received two Citra Awards for Intan Berduri in 1973 and Si Doel Anak Modern in 1977.
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Benyamin Sueb initially wanted to become a pilot, but his mother forbade him; he eventually got employment as a bread seller, and then as a bus conductor.
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Benyamin Sueb played jazz with Jack Lemmers and Bill Saragih.
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In 1977, Benyamin Sueb wrote "Pungli", a critical song to the government.
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Benyamin Sueb used music as a medium of reflection and contemplation, to critique the current socio-political situation.
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Benyamin Sueb used some blues, soul, and funk music in his works.
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Benyamin Sueb collaborated with Sjumandjaja on Si Doel Anak Betawi.
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Benyamin Sueb starred in eleven films which featured his name in the title, including Benyamin Biang Kerok, Benyamin Brengsek and Benyamin Jatuh Cinta.
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Benyamin Sueb played in more than 53 films, as the main character or a supporting character.
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Benyamin Sueb died of a heart attack on 5 September 1995 after playing football.
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Benyamin Sueb proposed to her but was rejected by her stepfather.
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In 1973, Benyamin Sueb received a Citra Award for Intan Berduri.
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Benyamin Sueb was celebrated in a Google Doodle on 22 September 2020, on the occasion of the commemoration of a park with his name in East Jakarta.