Yayan Ruhian
Born in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia
Who is Yayan Ruhian?
Yayan Ruhian is an actor, born on 19 October 1968 in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia. Best-known screen credits include The Raid (2012), Beyond Skyline (2017) and The Furious (2026).
Most searched questions about Yayan Ruhian
Quick answers to common questions about Yayan Ruhian.
How old is Yayan Ruhian?
Yayan Ruhian is 58 years old, born on 19 October 1968 in Tasikmalaya, West Java, Indonesia.
Who is Yayan Ruhian?
Yayan Ruhian is an Indonesian martial artist and actor best known for The Raid films, where his fight choreography and on-screen ferocity became globally influential.
What is Yayan Ruhian’s most famous movie?
The Raid and The Raid 2 are his signature titles, with later appearances in films like Star Wars: The Force Awakens (cameo combat) and Indonesian action features.
Is Yayan Ruhian a pencak silat expert?
Yes — his background in Indonesian martial arts underpins the hyper-real close-quarters action style showcased in The Raid.
Was Yayan Ruhian in Star Wars?
Yes — he appeared in Star Wars: The Force Awakens in a brief but widely noted combat role.
How did Yayan Ruhian become famous?
Gareth Evans’ The Raid (2011) exported Indonesian action to the world and made Ruhian an international cult martial-arts figure.
Celluloid Score career
From titles scored in the Celluloid catalogue.
- Career average
- 70%
- 1 scored titles
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Yayan Ruhian titles in the Celluloid catalogue, sorted by Celluloid Score.
Popular credits
Top TMDB credits with character, festival, and worldwide box office.
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Furious | 2026 | Tak | — | $40M |
| John Wick: Chapter 3 - Parabellum | 2019 | Shinobi #2 | — | $328M |
| The Raid 2 | 2014 | Prakoso | — | $7M |
| The Raid | 2012 | Mad Dog | Festival Film Indonesia | $9M |
| The Shadow Strays | 2024 | Master Burai | — | — |
| Merantau | 2009 | Eric | — | $155K |
| Star Wars: The Force Awakens | 2015 | Tasu Leech | — | $2.1B |
| Boy Kills World | 2024 | Shaman | — | $3M |
| Who Is Erin Carter? | 2023 | — | — | — |
| Skylines | 2020 | Huana | — | $171K |
| Lone Samurai | 2025 | Witch | — | — |
| Gayong 2 | 2026 | Wak Kusang | — | $807K |