BEST BULGARIAN FILM ACTORS- /from the 60is till now/ in rate order

1. Ivan Barnev

Actor | Vasil

Ivan Barnev was born on July 15, 1973 in Dobrich, Bulgaria. Ivan Barnev graduated from the National Academy for Theatre" and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria in Acting in 1996 in the class of Professor Stefan Danailov , with assistants Iliya Dobrev and Ivaylo Hristov . He entered the team of the Youth ...

2. Georgi Georgiev-Getz

Actor | Selyaninat s koleloto

Georgi Georgiev-Getz (Georgi Ivanov Georgiev) was born in the village Razpopovtsi, today the town of Elena, Bulgaria. He graduated in "acting" in the class of Professor Filip Filipov at National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria (1949-1953). He has made a theatrical specialization ...

3. Georgi Cherkelov

Actor | Zarevo nad Drava

Georgi Cherkelov was a Bulgarian stage and film actor. He is one of the most prominent names in the Bulgarian theater and cinema in the last decades. Born as Georgi Ivanov Cherkelov on June 25, 1930, in the city of Haskovo, Bulgaria, he initially began studying law at the Sofia University, where he...

4. Vassil Mihajlov

Actor | Khan Asparuh

Vasil Mihaylov was born on April 6, 1938 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. In April 2008 Vasil Mihaylov celebrated its 70th anniversary, and more than 40 years of acting career. His career he divided between theater, film and television in more than 200 roles. It all began in his high school years. There ...

5. Petar Slabakov

Actor | Pleneno yato

Petar Slabakov was a Bulgarian Theatre and Film actor. He was born at April 23, 1923 in Lyaskovetz, Bulgaria. He studied by correspondence industry economics in Varna. He had worked as tractor-driver and founder. He joined up Bulgarian army against German troops in World War II as volunteer. He had...

6. Ivan Kondov

Actor | Igrek 17

Ivan Stoyanov Kondov is a Bulgarian film and dramatic actor. He was born on July 18, 1925 in Varna. He graduated from Civil Engineering. In the 45th he entered the studios of Varna Theater, founded by its director Nikola Ikonomov. Ivan Kondov recreated many images of the world and Bulgarian dramas ...

7. Petar Popyordanov

Actor | Granitza

Petar Ivanov Popyordanov , known as Chocho Popyordanov, is Bulgarian theater and cinema actor. He was born on June 11, 1964 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He is a son of Ivan Popyordanov (born on 1938) - a longtime Chief of the cinema center Boyana Film Studios. He was also Chief of Bulgarian National ...

8. Rousy Chanev

Actor | Mera spored mera

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...

9. Ivan Nalbantov

Actor | Bezbog

Ivan Nalbantov was born on August 5, 1940. He was an actor, known for Godless (2016), Priklyucheniyata na Avakum Zahov (1980) and Na vseki kilometar (1969). He died on May 10, 2021 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

10. Stefan Danailov

Actor | Boris I

One of the most talented actors from Bulgaria. He was born in Sofia in 1942. In 1962 he graduated from famous Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts as an actor. His first appearance in the movies was in 1956 when he was a only a teenager. With the well known series Na vseki ...

11. Valeri Yordanov

Actor | Kecove

Valeri Yordanov was born on February 22, 1974 in Sofia, but raised in Pleven village Gornik - his parents were northerners. He graduated from the National Academy in 1996 in the class of Professor Stefan Danailov. He played in the Youth Theatre, Theatre "Sfumato", Theatre 199 and others. Among his ...

12. Deyan Donkov

Actor | Phi 1.618

Deyan Donkov was born and raised in Vidin, Bulgaria. He graduated National Academy for Theater and Film Arts - Bulgaria in 1997. He works in the theater but also acts in movies. His first role in movie was in Dunav most (1999) as a barman. He acts in many Bulgarian movies and makes very good ...

13. Ivan Radoev

Actor | Emigranti

Ivan Radoev was born on October 7, 1972. He is an actor, known for Emigrants (2002), Away from the shore (2018) and Fate as a Rat (2001).

14. Phillip Avramov

Actor | Kecove

Philip Avramov was born on September 9, 1974 in Sofia, Bulgaria. AS a child he played in the film "The Camp" (1990), directed by Georgi Djulgerov. He graduated in 1997 National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria with a degree in acting in the class of Professor Encho Halatchev . His ...

15. Velislav Pavlov

Actor | The Expendables 2

Velislav Pavlov is a Bulgarian born theater and film actor. He studied and graduated in acting at The Theater Dept of The New Bulgarian University in Sofia, Bulgaria. His first major role in film comes in 2011 as the lead character Alexander in 12 episode criminal TV drama for Bulgarian national ...

16. Ivan Savov

Actor | Bashtata

Ivan Savov was born on February 8, 1956 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Ivan Savov is a well known name as an actor and as a director. He graduated National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria in 1982 with a degree in acting in the class of Professor Nikolay Lyutskanov and his assistant Margarita...

Apostol Milev Karamitev (1923-1973) was a Bulgarian actor, popular throughout the 50-s,60-s and 70-s. He graduated the Italian elementary and the Italian high school "Alfredo Oriani" in his native town Burgas. Very young he was fluent in Italian, French and German languages. He graduated from The ...

20. Stefan Getsov

Actor | Nakovalnya ili chuk

Stefan Yordanov Getsov is Bulgarian theater and film actor. He was born on July 3, 1932 in the village Muglizh , Kazanlak region, Bulgaria. He graduated from secondary school in the town of Kazanlak in 1950, then graduated in "acting"in the class of Professor Nikolay Masalitinov in National Academy...

21. Mihail Mutafov

Actor | Zift

Mihail Mutafov is a Bulgarian theater and cinema actor, twice winner of Theater Award "Asker". He was born in Harmanli, Bulgaria. He is famous for his large figure, typical male fascinating radiation, even in old age. In the last ten years, he often is working with director Yavor Gardev ( "Bastard,...

22. Assen Blatechki

Actor | Hitman

Assen Blatechky is a Bulgarian artist. He was born on March 22, 1971 in Sofia, Bulgaria. An actor, fascinated by painting and sports. Practiced swimming, soccer, rowing, handball. In four consecutive years (from 1989 to 1992) was the champion of Bulgaria, Federation of Traditional Karate. All that ...

23. Kosta Tsonev

Actor | Spasenieto

Kosta Tsonev was a Bulgarian actor of Greek heritage starring in theatre, TV and cinema. He was born on 10 June 1929 in the capital of Bulgaria, Sofia. He studied at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts. He has been married three times: twice to Anahid Tacheva and then to his present wife...

24. Stefan Valdobrev

Composer | My Mate Manchester United

Stefan Valdobrev is a Bulgarian actor, composer, author and performer of songs, film director. Stefan Valdobrev was born on May 20, 1970 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. He graduated from the National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria. In the early 90th Valdobrev have mainly with their ...

25. Ivaylo Geraskov

Actor | Shark in Venice

Ivaylo Geraskov is known for Shark in Venice (2008), Harakteristika (1985) and Vik za pomosht (1986).

26. Georgi Kaloyanchev

Actor | Inspektorat i noshtta

Georgi Kaloyanchev "Kalata" was born in the city on Black Sea coast Burgas in 13 January 1925. He was so unique and unrepeatable actor, best known for his appearances in comedy movies but actually he began his career as a stage actor in early 50's. Then he made his cinema debut in 1951.

27. Julian Vergov

Actor | German Lessons

Julian Vergov was born on July 15, 1970 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He is an actor, known for German Lessons (2020), The Fourth Kind (2009) and The Tournament (2009).

28. Itschak Fintzi

Actor | Prebroyavane na divite zaytzi

Itzhak Fintzi is a Bulgarian film and stage actor. He graduated from the Bulgarian National Academy of Theater and Film Arts in 1955, and made his debut in the movie "Stars" (1959). In the following years, he played in a number of theaters, both in the capital city and in other places throughout ...

29. Krassimir Dokov

Actor | Razsledvane

In 1978 - 1981 he studied at the National Academy of Theater and Film Arts - Sofia, Bulgaria - acting for drama theater in the classes of prof. Nikolay Lyutzkanov with assistant Margarita Mladenova. As theater actor Dokov played in Drama Theater, Dimitrovgrad, Bulgaria (1981-84); Drama Theater, ...

30. Grigor Vachkov

Actor | Gibelta na Aleksander Veliki

Grigor Vachkov, often called Grishata (26 May 1932 - 18 March 1980) was a Bulgarian theater and film actor, honored with the award of "People's actor" in the Bulgaria. He had more than 41 appearances and leading roles in the Bulgarian cinema. Vachkov got a broad popularity after the role of Mitko ...

31. Todor Kolev

Actor | Dvoynikat

Bulgarian stage and film actor, singer and showman. He graduated from "Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts" as an actor, just as many talented actors from Bulgaria did. Began his career in 1965, Kolev was best known for his roles in comedies like "Opasen Char", "Gospodin Za ...

32. Georgi Staykov

Actor | Flickan som lekte med elden

Georgi Staykov is a Bulgarian actor, born in the town of Veliko Tarnovo on the 10th of August 1964. In 1989 he graduates from the Bulgarian Acting Academy, where his mentor is Encho Halachev, and leaves for Sweden. In Swedish movies he often portrays Eastern-European characters, many of them ...

33. Hristo Mutafchiev

Actor | Soft Bullets

Hristo Mutafchiev was born on the 4th of April 1969 in Karlovo, Bulgaria. In 1994 he has successfully graduated in acting at The National Acadamey for Theatre and Film Arts (Sofia), lectured by the professors Sejkova and Ilija Dobrev. Since then he has played many memorable parts at The Dramatic ...

34. Stefan Denolyubov

Actor | While Aya Was Sleeping

Stefan Denolyubov is known for While Aya Was Sleeping (2016), Glory (2016) and The Lesson (2014).

35. Aleksandar Aleksiev

Actor | I Spit on Your Grave 2

Aleksandar Aleksiev is known for I Spit on Your Grave 2 (2013), Dyad (2023) and The Outpost (2019).

36. Marian Valev

Actor | Pod prikritie

Marian Valev was born in Varna, Bulgaria. He is known for Undercover (2011), Bad Girl (2019) and HDSP: Hunting Down Small Predators (2010).

37. Yavor Baharov

Actor | I Spit on Your Grave 2

Yavor Baharov was born on July 12, 1985 in Sofia, Bulgaria. He is an actor, known for I Spit on Your Grave 2 (2013), Tilt (2010) and The Legend of Hercules (2014).

38. Dimitar Nikolov

Actor | The Protégé

Dimitar Nikolov is known for The Protégé (2021), Hristo (2016) and From Here to Here (2021).

39. Konstantin Kotsev

Actor | Gola savest

Konstantin Kotsev is famous Bulgarian actor , a favorite of several generations. He was born on June 4, 1926 in Istanbul, Turkey. He graduated National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria in 1957. A year earlier he starred in the film "Two Victories." Then he played in " On a Small ...

40. Kiril Gospodinov

Actor | Trimata ot zapasa

Kiril Gospodinov is a Bulgarian actor . He was born on May 24, 1934 in Grozdyovo, Varna, Bulgaria. He worked 35-40 was successfully in theater and in cinema . He had applied (together with the future great Bulgarian cinema star Nevena Kokanova) in National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, Sofia, ...