
Person
Gunawan Maryanto
Acting · 1976–2021 · Jogjakarta, Indonesia
Biography
Gunawan Maryanto (April 10, 1976 – October 6, 2021) was an Indonesian actor, writer, and theater director. In addition to managing Teater Garasi, he co-organized the Indonesia Dramatic Reading Festival (IDRF) with Joned Suryatmoko annually in various cities. His works, including poetry, prose, and literary criticism, were published in numerous Indonesian media outlets. Gunawan Maryanto had performed his works in various countries, received an arts grant from the Kelola Foundation, and won several competitions. In 2017, Gunawan Maryanto won the Best Leading Actor award at the Usmar Ismail Awards for his role as Widji Thukul in the film Istirahatlah Kata-kata (Solo, Solitude). In 2020, he won the Citra Award for Best Leading Actor for his role as Siman in the film Hiruk-Pikuk si Al-Kisah (The Science of Fictions).
Known for

The Science of Fictions
Siman

Wiro Sableng: 212 Warrior
Muka Bangkai

Elinah
Kernet Bis

Nyai: A Woman from Java
Pembantu

Solo, Solitude
Wiji Thukul

Autobiography
Construction Worker 1

The Crescent Moon
Majid

Gangster
Tohari

The Hijra
Cindil

Optatissimus
2013
Filmography
- 2023AutobiographyConstruction Worker 1
- 2022The Intrusion
- 2020The Science of FictionsSiman
- 2018ElinahKernet Bis
- 2018Wiro Sableng: 212 WarriorMuka Bangkai
- 2017Solo, SolitudeWiji Thukul
- 2016Nyai: A Woman from JavaPembantu
- 2015GangsterTohari
- 2015The Crescent MoonMajid
- 2015The HijraCindil
- 2013Optatissimus
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