
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.
Acted in 33
2020s
- 2027
Red Before Dawn
Frans
- 2025
Twisted Fate
Rawa
Siapa Dia
Layar / Nicolas / Kabel / Saputra
- 2024
The Architecture of Love
River
Secret Ingredient
Arif · 6 episodes
- 2022
(s)Aya
Andhika
Kau, Rabu, dan Perkara2 Sepintas Lalu
Rhun
- 2021
Paranoia
Raka
- 2020
2010s
- 2018
Asian Three-Fold Mirror 2018: Journey
Kenji
- 2016
Interchange
Belian
What's Up with Cinta 2
Rangga
- 2015
Nic & Mar
Nic · 7 episodes
- 2014
The Golden Cane Warrior
Elang
- 2013
Love From Wamena
Daniel
What They Don't Talk About When They Talk About Love
Edo
Someone's Wife in the Boat of Someone's Husband
Sukab
Strangers
Movie
- 2012
Postcards from the Zoo
Cowboy
Us vs. Corruption
Vano
2000s
- 2008
Drupadi
Arjuna
Love Potpourri
Aa' Penjual DVD
Pesantren: 3 Wishes 3 Loves
Huda
Hulahoop Soundings
Nico
- 2007
The Photograph
Waria
Three Days to Forever
Yusuf
- 2005
Gie
Soe Hok Gie
Joni's Promise
Joni
- 2003
The Stringless Violin
Bhisma
- 2002
What's Up with Cinta?
Rangga
Produced 6
2020s
- 2027
Red Before Dawn
Producer
- 2025
Salute to the Pig!
Producer
Rangga & Cinta
Producer
- 2020
Islands of Faith
Producer
2010s
- 2015
Rojer
Producer
- 2013
The Jungle School
Co-Executive Producer
Wrote 1
2020s
- 2027
Red Before Dawn
Idea