Henky Solaiman

Ong Hian Kie, better known as Henky Solaiman (August 30, 1941 – May 15, 2020), was an Indonesian actor, director, and screenwriter of Chinese descent. He was the father of Indonesian actor Verdi Solaiman. His film career started in the 1970s and was recognized as one of the best character actors in Indonesian cinema and television. Solaiman started in theater before transitioning to film. His debut film was Wadjah Seorang Laki-Laki (1971), directed by Teguh Karya. Since then, he had frequently appeared in various films, including Pengkhianatan G30S/PKI (1984), Ca Bau Kan (2002), and Love for Sale (2018). Aside from films, Solaiman was also active in television and was known for portraying fatherly or wise elder figures. Henky Solaiman gradually reduced his activities in the entertainment industry due to cancer. He passed away on May 15, 2020 at the age of 78. Known as a dedicated actor, Solaiman left a significant legacy in the Indonesian film industry.