
Rousy Chanev
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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
Credits

Druids (2001)
Actor

Icon (2005)
as Doctor Van Roos (as Russy Chanev)

Illusion (1980)
as Poeta

Time of Violence (1988)
as The Priest, pop Aligorko

The Island (2011)
as Pavel

The Goat (2009)
as The Goat (voice)

South Wind 2: Speed Up (2021)
as Ivan

Advantage (1977)
as Petela

The Penleve Case (1968)
as Soldier

Doomed Souls (1975)
as Zhak Mjurie

Emilia's Friends (1996)
as Mitko
Warming Up Yesterday's Lunch (2002)
as Dedo Vande

The Color of the Chameleon (2013)
as Mlyakov

A Farewell to Hemingway (2008)
as Father

Monday Morning (1988)
Actor

Torrid Noon (1965)
as Voynik

Buffer Zone (2015)
as Todor Cherkezov

The Beast Is Still Alive (2016)
as Grandfather (voice)

The White Odyssey (1973)
as Yavora

Lady Zee (2006)
as Vazhnoto litze / Very Important Person

The Longest Night (1967)
Actor

Tsar and General (1966)
as Ordinaretzat svarzochnik

Measure for Measure (1981)
as Dilber Tanas

Constantine The Philosopher (1983)
as Konstantin-Kiril Filosof

Blood Remains (1980)
as Simeonov





