Advent Bangun

Advent Bangun (born Advani Rangua in Kabanjahe, North Sumatra, Indonesia, October 12, 1952 - ) is an Indonesian karateka who later pursued a career in cinema.

Background

Bangun (Rangua) became the national champion in karate in 1971 and represented Indonesia at the international level.

Career

Bangun started his acting career in the mid-1970s, mainly due to fame and success achieved in martial arts. He appeared in many action films and earned notoriety along with the likes of Barry Prima, George Rudy, and Ratno Timoer.

After his acting career, Bangun became a pastor under the name Thomas Bangun and consequently came into prominence as a Christian activist.

Filmography

Television

• Singgasana Brama Kumbara (1996)
• Sapu jagad (2000) as Tiger

Film

• Rajawali Sakti (1976)
• Dua Pendekar Pembelah Langit (1977)
• Krakatau (1977) as Bodyguard
• Ken arok – Ken dedes (1983) as Tunggul Ametung
• Si Buta Lawan Jaka Sembung (1983)
• Mawar berbisa (1984)
• Golok setan (1984) as Banyujaga
• Gadis berwajah seribu (1984)
• Hijacked to Hell (1984) as Handoko
• Si buta dari gua hantu (1985)
• Residivis (1985)
• Putri duyung (1985)
• Noda X (1985)
• Komando samber nyawa (1985)
• Gantian dong (1985)
• Darah perjaka (1985)
• Carok (1985)
• Petualangan cinta nyi blorong (1986)
• Menumpas teroris (1986)
• Langganan (1986)
• Siluman srigala putih (1987)
• Pendekar bukit tengkorak (1987)
• Neraka perut bumi (1987)
• Kelabang seribu (1987)
• Siluman kera (1988)
• Pendekar ksatria (1988)
• Mandala penakluk satria tar tar (1988)
• Malaikat bayangan (1988)
• Bangkitnya Si Mata Malaikat (1988)
• Si pahit lidah dans si mata empat (1989)
• Pembalasan si mata elang (1989) as Mata Elang
• Buronan (1989)
• Mo yu fei long (1991)
• Lady Dragon (1992) as Ringo
• Without Mercy (1995) as Tomo

References

External links

• Advent Bangun at the Internet Movie Database
• Advent Bangun biography at Bahasa Indonesia