Acting
Hristo Shopov
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. 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. Description above from the Wikipedia article Hristo Naumov Shopov, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia.
Filmography
Tears of Neon
Film · 2026
To Bury a Dragon
Film · 2023
In the Heart of the Machine
Film · 2022
Juzni Vetar
Series · 2020
South Wind
Film · 2018
Karbala
Film · 2015
The Petrov File
Film · 2015
Asylum
Film · 2013
Fourth Estate
Series · 2013
Barabbas
Series · 2013
Barabbas
Film · 2012
После школы
Series · 2012
Where's Maggie
Series · 2012
Love.net
Film · 2011
General della Rovere
Film · 2011
Operation Shmenti Capelli
Film · 2011
Undisputed III: Redemption
Film · 2010
HDSP: Hunting Down Small Predators
Film · 2010
Double Identity
Film · 2009
Command Performance
Film · 2009
Barbarossa
Film · 2009
Resolution 819
Film · 2008
Fuga per la libertà - L'aviatore
Film · 2008
Le ali
Film · 2008
The Lark Farm
Film · 2007
The Final Inquiry
Film · 2007
La masseria delle allodole
Film · 2007
L'inchiesta - Anno Domini XXXIII
Series · 2007
Dragon Dynasty
Film · 2006
Target of Opportunity
Film · 2005
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope
Film · 2005
Locusts: The 8th Plague
Film · 2005
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope
Series · 2005
The Passion of the Christ
Film · 2004
Chechnya
Film · 2004
Phantom Force
Film · 2004
Darklight
Film · 2004
Hidden Children
Film · 2004
Spartacus
Series · 2004
Dragon Fighter
Film · 2003
I Am David
Film · 2003
Alien Hunter
Film · 2003
Следвай ме
Film · 2003
Dark Descent
Film · 2002
Interceptor Force 2
Film · 2002
Python 2
Film · 2002
Marines
Film · 2002
The Grey Zone
Film · 2001
Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express
Film · 2001
Project: Human Weapon
Film · 2001
Shark Hunter
Film · 2001
Queen's Messenger
Film · 2001
City of Fear
Film · 2000
Octopus
Film · 2000
U.S. Seals
Film · 2000
Operation Delta Force 4: Deep Fault
Film · 1999
Don Quixote Returns
Film · 1997
Berlin '39
Film · 1993
The Love Summer of a Schlep
Film · 1990
Eyes Cry Differently
Film · 1990
Margarit and Margarita
Film · 1989
Test '88
Film · 1989
Razvodi, razvodi...
Film · 1989
Yesterday
Film · 1988
Breathe, Little Man!
Film · 1986