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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".

Known For

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Ivan

South Wind 2: Speed Up

2021

6.0

Grandfather (voice)

The Beast Is Still Alive

2016

6.0

Todor Cherkezov

Buffer Zone

2015

6.0

Mlyakov

The Color of the Chameleon

2013

4.5

Pavel

The Island

2011

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The Goat (voice)

The Goat

2009

0.0

Странджата

Хъшове

2009

7.2

Father

A Farewell to Hemingway

2008

2.0

Vazhnoto litze / Very Important Person

Lady Zee

2006

5.6

Doctor Van Roos (as Russy Chanev)

Icon

2005

Credits

South Wind 2: Speed Up

as Ivan

2021

7.7

The Beast Is Still Alive

as Grandfather (voice)

2016

6.0

Buffer Zone

as Todor Cherkezov

2015

6.0

The Color of the Chameleon

as Mlyakov

2013

6.0

The Island

as Pavel

2011

4.5

The Goat

as The Goat (voice)

2009

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Хъшове

as Странджата

2009

0.0

A Farewell to Hemingway

as Father

2008

7.2

Lady Zee

as Vazhnoto litze / Very Important Person

2006

2.0

Icon

as Doctor Van Roos (as Russy Chanev)

2005

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Warming Up Yesterday's Lunch

as Dedo Vande

2002

5.7

Druids

2001

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Emilia's Friends

as Mitko

1996

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Monday Morning

1988

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Time of Violence

as The Priest, pop Aligorko

1988

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Constantine The Philosopher

as Konstantin-Kiril Filosof

1983

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Measure for Measure

as Dilber Tanas

1981

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Illusion

as Poeta

1980

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Blood Remains

as Simeonov

1980

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Advantage

as Petela

1977

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Doomed Souls

as Zhak Mjurie

1975

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The White Odyssey

as Yavora

1973

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The Penleve Case

as Soldier

1968

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The Longest Night

1967

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Tsar and General

as Ordinaretzat svarzochnik

1966

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Torrid Noon

as Voynik

1965

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