Sule (comedian)
A master of physical comedy and absurd characters, he rose from TV auditions to become one of Indonesia's most recognizable and beloved comic actors.
Born 1976 (age 50)·Indonesian comedian and actor·Birthday: November 15·Generation X
Biography
Sule, born Sutisna, didn't follow a traditional path to stardom. His breakthrough came relatively late, when he and his team SOS won a national comedian audition show in 2005. What followed was a meteoric rise fueled by his rubber-faced expressions, a signature high-pitched voice, and a genius for creating hilariously oddball characters. He became a television fixture, hosting wildly popular variety and talk shows where his improvisational skills and warm interaction with guests shone. Beyond comedy, he has shown a surprising range as a dramatic actor and a successful singer, proving his artistry extends beyond laughs. Sule's humor is inclusive and family-friendly, which has cemented his status not just as a comedian, but as a cherished national entertainer.
Generation X
1965–1980
The latchkey kids. Raised during divorce, recession, and the end of the Cold War. Skeptical, self-reliant, media-literate. They invented indie culture, grunge, and the early internet — then watched the Boomers take credit.
Sule was born in 1976, placing them squarely in the Generation X. The events that shaped this generation — economic uncertainty, the end of the Cold War, and the rise of personal computing — shaped the world they entered and the choices available to them.
#1 When Sule Was Born
The biggest hits of 1976
#1 Movie
Rocky
Best Picture
Rocky
#1 TV Show
All in the Family
Sule's Life & Times
The world at every milestone
1976Born
Apple Computer founded; US bicentennial
Gas: $0.59/galHome: $29,300Min wage: $2.30/hrPresident: Gerald Ford"Silly Love Songs" — WingsBest Picture: Rocky
1981Started school
MTV launches; first Space Shuttle flight; AIDS identified
Gas: $1.31/galHome: $52,300Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: Ronald Reagan"Bette Davis Eyes" — Kim CarnesBest Picture: Chariots of Fire
1989Became a teenager
Berlin Wall falls; Tiananmen Square protests
Gas: $1.00/galHome: $79,100Min wage: $3.35/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"Look Away" — ChicagoBest Picture: Driving Miss Daisy
1992Could drive
LA riots after Rodney King verdict
Gas: $1.13/galHome: $84,300Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: George H.W. Bush"End of the Road" — Boyz II MenBest Picture: Unforgiven
1994Could vote
Nelson Mandela elected president of South Africa
Gas: $1.11/galHome: $90,400Min wage: $4.25/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"The Sign" — Ace of BaseBest Picture: Forrest Gump
1997Turned 21
Princess Diana dies in Paris car crash; Harry Potter published
Gas: $1.23/galHome: $104,100Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: Bill Clinton"Candle in the Wind 1997" — Elton JohnBest Picture: Titanic
2006Turned 30
Twitter launches; Pluto reclassified as dwarf planet
Gas: $2.59/galHome: $174,700Min wage: $5.15/hrPresident: George W. Bush"Bad Day" — Daniel PowterBest Picture: The Departed
2016Turned 40
Donald Trump elected president; Brexit vote
Gas: $2.14/galHome: $181,700Min wage: $7.25/hrPresident: Barack Obama"Love Yourself" — Justin BieberBest Picture: Moonlight
2026Turned 50
Gas: $3.91/galPresident: Donald Trump
Key Achievements
- Won the national comedy competition 'API' in 2005 with his group SOS, launching his mainstream career.
- Hosted the long-running and highly-rated variety show 'Ini Talkshow' on Indonesian television.
- Successfully transitioned to music, releasing several pop albums that achieved commercial success.
Did You Know?
He is known for his philanthropic work, particularly in supporting education for underprivileged children.
He holds a degree in communications from a university in Bandung.
One of his most famous comic personas is a character named 'Mulyana'.
“My voice is my trademark, and my face is my fortune.”
