Hristo Shopov
Acting
Born 1964-01-04
Sofia, Bulgaria
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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
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Acting
54 credits
The Passion of the Christ
South Wind
Undisputed III: Redemption
The Grey Zone
Spartacus
Alien Hunter
I Am David
Karbala
L'inchiesta - Anno Domini XXXIII
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope
Fourth Estate
После школы
The Final Inquiry
The Love Summer of a Schlep
Barabbas
Love.net
Breathe, Little Man!
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope
Double Identity
Operation Delta Force 4: Deep Fault
Barabbas
Barbarossa
The Lark Farm
Octopus
Command Performance
Asylum
Shark Hunter
Dragon Dynasty
South Wind
Следвай ме
Dragon Fighter
Interceptor Force 2
Locusts: The 8th Plague
Python 2
Dark Descent
Chechnya
Margarit and Margarita
City of Fear
In the Heart of the Machine
Darklight
Target of Opportunity
Queen's Messenger
Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express
Project: Human Weapon
Fuga per la libertà - L'aviatore
Phantom Force
La masseria delle allodole
U.S. Seals
Yesterday
Razvodi, razvodi...
Eyes Cry Differently
Berlin '39
General della Rovere
Marines
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