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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 (Movies)
To Bury a Dragon
Character:
Release Date:10/06/2023
In the Heart of the Machine
Character:Colonel Radoev
Release Date:18/03/2022
South Wind
Character:Dimitar
Release Date:23/10/2018
Karbala
Character:Captain Getow
Release Date:08/09/2015
The Petrov File
Character:
Release Date:06/03/2015
Asylum
Character:Father Richard
Release Date:30/09/2013
Barabbas
Character:Kedar
Release Date:28/12/2012
General della Rovere
Character:Col. Muller
Release Date:09/10/2011
Operation Shmenti Capelli
Character:Lyubev
Release Date:06/10/2011
Love.net
Character:Filip Bogatev
Release Date:01/04/2011
HDSP: Hunting Down Small Predators
Character:Chakyra
Release Date:17/09/2010
Undisputed III: Redemption
Character:Warden Kuss
Release Date:17/04/2010
Double Identity
Character:Serik
Release Date:18/12/2009
Barbarossa
Character:Rinaldo di Dassel
Release Date:09/10/2009
Command Performance
Character:President Petrov
Release Date:18/07/2009
Resolution 819
Character:Momcilo Draganovic
Release Date:27/10/2008
Fuga per la libertà - L'aviatore
Character:Colonnello Euerbach
Release Date:25/01/2008
The Lark Farm
Character:Isman
Release Date:04/05/2007
The Final Inquiry
Character:Ponzio Pilato
Release Date:04/04/2007
Dragon Dynasty
Character:King Agostino
Release Date:22/07/2006
Locusts: The 8th Plague
Character:Doctor (uncredited)
Release Date:12/11/2005
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope
Character:Julian Kordek
Release Date:15/08/2005
Target of Opportunity
Character:Major Belov
Release Date:26/07/2005
Phantom Force
Character:Commander Vukorov
Release Date:06/07/2004
The Passion of the Christ
Character:Poncio Pilato
Release Date:25/02/2004
Chechnya
Character:Chechen General
Release Date:01/01/2004
Darklight
Character:Colonel Drake
Release Date:01/01/2004
I Am David
Character:The Man
Release Date:03/12/2003
Следвай ме
Character:Иван
Release Date:30/09/2003
Alien Hunter
Character:Navigator Petrenko
Release Date:19/07/2003
Dragon Fighter
Character:Capt. Sergei Petrov
Release Date:04/01/2003
Interceptor Force 2
Character:Gorshkov
Release Date:30/11/2002
Dark Descent
Character:Digger
Release Date:06/08/2002
Python 2
Character:Doctor
Release Date:17/07/2002
Marines
Character:Antonov
Release Date:01/01/2002
Shark Hunter
Character:Justin French
Release Date:01/10/2001
Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express
Character:Chief du Train
Release Date:18/09/2001
The Grey Zone
Character:Halivni
Release Date:13/09/2001
Queen's Messenger
Character:Thug with knife
Release Date:02/05/2001
Project: Human Weapon
Character:Bulgarian Officer
Release Date:01/01/2001
Octopus
Character:Cruise Ship Navigator
Release Date:21/09/2000
City of Fear
Character:Vasyl
Release Date:20/04/2000
U.S. Seals
Character:FBI agent
Release Date:18/01/2000
Operation Delta Force 4: Deep Fault
Character:Fourth Hostage
Release Date:09/12/1999
Don Quixote Returns
Character:
Release Date:03/06/1997
Berlin '39
Character:Wilhelm
Release Date:24/06/1993
The Love Summer of a Schlep
Character:Bratetza
Release Date:07/05/1990
Margarit and Margarita
Character:Margarit
Release Date:04/12/1989
Razvodi, razvodi...
Character:Priyatelyat na mladozhentzite (Segment 5)
Release Date:05/11/1989
Test '88
Character:
Release Date:24/04/1989
Yesterday
Character:Ivan
Release Date:25/01/1988
Breathe, Little Man!
Character:Plamen
Release Date:06/07/1986
Television Appearances
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