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Nicholas Saputra Biography and Full Filmography - MovieWise

Quick Facts

Born:
1984-02-24

Birthplace:
Jakarta, Indonesia

Credits:
34 Total Roles

Nicholas Saputra

Acting

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Biography

Nicholas Saputra (born Nicholas Schubring Saputra on February 24, 1984, in Jakarta) is an Indonesian actor, model, and film producer. He gained widespread recognition after starring in Ada Apa dengan Cinta? (2002) as Rangga, a role that became an icon in Indonesian cinema.

His career continued to flourish with strong performances in various films, including Gie (2005), where he portrayed activist Soe Hok Gie and won the Citra Award for Best Actor at the Indonesian Film Festival (FFI). Other films that solidified his status as a top-tier actor include Janji Joni (2005), 3 Hari untuk Selamanya (2007), Aruna & Lidahnya (2018), and Paranoia (2021).

Saputra holds a degree in architecture from the University of Indonesia. As of 2007 Saputra has become a VJ for Channel V Asia, hosting such segments as 'The Ticket' and 'Screentime'.

In addition to acting, Nicholas is also active as a producer and has been involved in several documentary projects and environmental advocacy. He is known as an environmental ambassador, actively campaigning for nature conservation, particularly in forest and marine preservation.

With his charisma and selectivity in choosing roles, Nicholas Saputra remains one of the most respected and influential actors in the Indonesian film industry.

Known For

Full Filmography

Year Title Role
2025 Twisted Fate MOVIE Rawa
2025 Siapa Dia MOVIE Layar / Nicolas / Kabel / Saputra
2024 Borderless Fog MOVIE Batalyon Commander
2024 The Architecture of Love MOVIE River
2024 Secret Ingredient TV Arif
2022 (s)Aya MOVIE Andhika
2022 Kau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu MOVIE Rhun
2022 Broken Wings MOVIE Adji
2021 Paranoia MOVIE Raka
2020 Motel Acacia MOVIE Don

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