Hristo Shopov
Acting
1964-01-04 · Sofia, Bulgaria
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
TheatersTears of Neon
2026 · Movie
To Bury a Dragon
2023 · Movie
In the Heart of the Machine
2022 · Movie
Juzni Vetar
2020 · Series
South Wind
2018 · Movie
Karbala
2015 · Movie
The Petrov File
2015 · Movie
Asylum
2013 · Movie
Fourth Estate
2013 · Series
Barabbas
2013 · Series
Barabbas
2012 · Movie
После школы
2012 · Series
Where's Maggie
2012 · Series
General della Rovere
2011 · Movie
Operation Shmenti Capelli
2011 · Movie
Love.net
2011 · Movie
HDSP: Hunting Down Small Predators
2010 · Movie
Undisputed III: Redemption
2010 · Movie
Double Identity
2009 · Movie
Barbarossa
2009 · Movie
Command Performance
2009 · Movie
Le ali
2008 · Movie
Resolution 819
2008 · Movie
Fuga per la libertà - L'aviatore
2008 · Movie
The Lark Farm
2007 · Movie
La masseria delle allodole
2007 · Movie
The Final Inquiry
2007 · Movie
L'inchiesta - Anno Domini XXXIII
2007 · Series
Dragon Dynasty
2006 · Movie
Locusts: The 8th Plague
2005 · Movie
Target of Opportunity
2005 · Movie
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope
2005 · Movie
Karol: A Man Who Became Pope
2005 · Series
Phantom Force
2004 · Movie
Spartacus
2004 · Series
The Passion of the Christ
2004 · Movie
Darklight
2004 · Movie
Hidden Children
2004 · Movie
Chechnya
2004 · Movie
I Am David
2003 · Movie
Следвай ме
2003 · Movie
Alien Hunter
2003 · Movie
Dragon Fighter
2003 · Movie
Interceptor Force 2
2002 · Movie
Dark Descent
2002 · Movie
Python 2
2002 · Movie
Marines
2002 · Movie
Shark Hunter
2001 · Movie
Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express
2001 · Movie
The Grey Zone
2001 · Movie
Queen's Messenger
2001 · Movie
Project: Human Weapon
2001 · Movie
Octopus
2000 · Movie
City of Fear
2000 · Movie
U.S. Seals
2000 · Movie
Operation Delta Force 4: Deep Fault
1999 · Movie
Don Quixote Returns
1997 · Movie
Berlin '39
1993 · Movie
The Love Summer of a Schlep
1990 · Movie
Eyes Cry Differently
1990 · Movie
Margarit and Margarita
1989 · Movie
Razvodi, razvodi...
1989 · Movie
Test '88
1989 · Movie
Yesterday
1988 · Movie
Breathe, Little Man!
1986 · Movie