Rousy Chanev
Born: 1945-09-18 in Burgas, Bulgaria
Known For: Acting
Biography
In 1963 - 1967 he studied at the National Academy of Theater and Film Arts - Sofia, Bulgaria - acting for drama theater in the classes of prof. Boyan Danovski. As theater actor Chanev played in Drama Theater, Plovdiv, Bulgaria (1967-69); Drama Theater 'Sofia', Sofia, Bulgaria (1970-90); Little City Theater 'Off the Canal', Sofia, Bulgaria (1990-95). Chanev was artistic director of this theater during the 94-95 years. Since 1995 till nowadays he is an actor in National Theater 'Ivan Vazov', Sofia, Bulgaria. During his career, Chanev has played more than 80 characters in the theater and has starred in more than 30 features, both Bulgarian and foreign. Awards in the theater: 1998 - Best Leading Actor, Theater Festival, Blagoevgrad; 1998 - Best Leading Actor, Festival of the Small Theatrical Forms, Vratza, Bulgaria; 1994 - 'Ackeer' Award supporting male role; 1989 - Best Role Award, Eighth National Drama Festival. Ne is a member of an Union of Bulgarian film makers.The Bulgarian Film Academy 2015 representing the whole film community gives the Award for Best Actor to Rousy Chanev for "Buffer Zone".
Filmography
2021
- South Wind 2: Speed Up as Ivan
2016
- The Beast Is Still Alive as Grandfather (voice)
2015
- Buffer Zone as Todor Cherkezov
2013
- The Color of the Chameleon as Mlyakov
2011
- The Island as Pavel
2008
- A Farewell to Hemingway as Father
2006
- Lady Zee as Vazhnoto litze / Very Important Person
2005
- Icon as Doctor Van Roos (as Russy Chanev)
2002
- Warming Up Yesterday's Lunch as Dedo Vande
2001
1996
- Emilia's Friends as Mitko
1988
- Time of Violence as The Priest, pop Aligorko
- Monday Morning
1983
- Constantine The Philosopher as Konstantin-Kiril Filosof
1981
- Measure for Measure as Dilber Tanas
1980
- Illusion as Poeta
- Blood Remains as Simeonov
1977
- Advantage as Petela
1975
- Doomed Souls as Zhak Mjurie
1973
- The White Odyssey as Yavora
1968
- The Penleve Case as Soldier
1967
1966
- Tsar and General as Ordinaretzat svarzochnik
1965
- Torrid Noon as Voynik