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Hristo Naumov Shopov (Bulgarian: Христо Наумов Шопов) (born January 4, 1964 in Sofia) is a Bulgarian actor. Shopov's father, Naum Shopov, is a famous Bulgarian actor as well.
He is most noted for his portrayal of Pontius Pilate in Mel Gibson's The Passion of the Christ. He has become one of Bulgaria's most successful actors, making his debut in 1981 with Dishay, choveche (Breathe, Little Man!). His body of work includes many Bulgarian films such as Vchera (Yesterday) and Sledvay me (Follow Me). He has also appeared in several low-budget US film productions including Phantom Force, Target of Opportunity and Alien Hunter. In his homeland, he is best known for his role in the movie Vchera, which became a symbol of several generations. The movie tells the story of young Bulgarian people studying in an English college during Communist rule.
Mary Soan, an assistant director of the film I Am David, suggested that he would be suited for the role of Pilate to Shaila Rubin, who was casting the film. After Hristo and Gibson had a brief conversation, Hristo was given the part. Shopov also played the role of Pontius Pilate in the 2006 film The Inquiry, which also cast Max von Sydow as Emperor Tiberius.
He recently played the Russian premier in the upcoming Command Performance starring and directed by Dolph Lundgren.
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Filmography
all 49
Movies 43
TV Shows 6
In the Heart of the Machine (2022)
South Wind (2020)
South Wind (2018)
Karbala (2015)
Fourth Estate (2013)
Barabbas (2013)
Barabbas (2012)
После школы (2012)
General della Rovere (2011)
Love.net (2011)
Undisputed III: Redemption (2010)
Barbarossa (2009)
Command Performance (2009)
Resolution 819 (2008)
Fuga per la libertà - L'aviatore (2008)
The Final Inquiry (2007)
L'inchiesta - Anno Domini XXXIII (2007)
Dragon Dynasty (2006)
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope (2005)
Target of Opportunity (2005)
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope (2005)
Phantom Force (2004)
The Passion of the Christ (2004)
Chechnya (2004)
I Am David (2003)
Alien Hunter (2003)
Dragon Fighter (2003)
Interceptor Force 2 (2002)
Dark Descent (2002)
Python 2 (2002)
Marines (2002)
Shark Hunter (2001)
The Grey Zone (2001)
Queen's Messenger (2001)
Project: Human Weapon (2001)
Test '88 (1989)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1964-01-04 (61 years old)
Birth PlaceSofia, Bulgaria
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FatherNaum Shopov
MotherNevena Simeonova
SiblingsLiza Shopova
CitizenshipsBulgaria
Also Known AsHristo Naumov Shopov, Христо Наумов Шопов, Христо Шопов
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