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Hristo Shopov

Acting Born Jan 4, 1964 Sofia, Bulgaria 64 credits
64
Total Credits
1986–2026
41 Years Career Span
7
Vault Titles
10
Key Co-Stars

Biography

Hristo Shopov works in acting. Born January 4, 1964 in Sofia, Bulgaria. Archytele tracks 64 screen credits across canonical film and television databases.

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Known for

Film

Buccaneer's Girl

as Pavel Troianov

Mujeres de nadie

as Filip Bogatev
Film

Undisputed III: Redemption

as Warden Kuss

To Serve Them All My Days

as Major Belov
Film

The Passion of the Christ

as Poncio Pilato
Film

Darklight

as Colonel Drake
Film

The Grey Zone

as Halivni

Frequent co-stars

Valentin Ganev 3 shared titles
Jim Caviezel 1 shared title
Maia Morgenstern 1 shared title
Christo Jivkov 1 shared title
Francesco De Vito 1 shared title
Monica Bellucci 1 shared title
Mattia Sbragia 1 shared title
Toni Bertorelli 1 shared title
Luca Lionello 1 shared title
Claudia Gerini 1 shared title

Career timeline

Tears of Neon
To Bury a Dragon
In the Heart of the Machine
South Wind
South Wind
KarbalaThe Petrov File
Fourth EstateBarabbasAsylum
Where's MaggieПосле школыBarabbas
Love.netGeneral della RovereOperation Shmenti Capelli
Undisputed III: RedemptionHDSP: Hunting Down Small Predators
Double IdentityCommand PerformanceBarbarossa
Le aliFuga per la libertà - L'aviatoreResolution 819
L'inchiesta - Anno Domini XXXIIIThe Final InquiryThe Lark FarmLa masseria delle allodole
Dragon Dynasty
Karol: A Man Who Became PopeKarol: A Man Who Became PopeLocusts: The 8th PlagueTarget of Opportunity
The Passion of the ChristSpartacusChechnyaDarklightPhantom Force
I Am DavidAlien HunterСледвай меDragon Fighter
Python 2Interceptor Force 2Dark DescentMarines
The Grey ZoneShark HunterProject: Human WeaponDeath, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient ExpressQueen's Messenger
OctopusCity of FearU.S. Seals
Operation Delta Force 4: Deep Fault
Don Quixote Returns
Berlin '39
The Love Summer of a SchlepEyes Cry Differently
Margarit and MargaritaTest '88Razvodi, razvodi...
Yesterday
Breathe, Little Man!

Full Filmography

64 titles
  • Tears of Neon (2026)
  • To Bury a Dragon (2023)
  • In the Heart of the Machine (2022) as Colonel Radoev
  • South Wind (2020) as Dimitar
  • South Wind (2018) as Dimitar
  • Karbala (2015) as Captain Getow
  • The Petrov File (2015)
  • Fourth Estate (2013) as Pavel Troianov
  • Barabbas (2013) as Kedar
  • Asylum (2013) as Father Richard
  • Where's Maggie (2012)
  • После школы (2012) as Mikhail
  • Barabbas (2012) as Kedar
  • Love.net (2011) as Filip Bogatev
  • General della Rovere (2011) as Col. Muller
  • Operation Shmenti Capelli (2011) as Lyubev
  • Undisputed III: Redemption (2010) as Warden Kuss
  • HDSP: Hunting Down Small Predators (2010) as Chakyra
  • Double Identity (2009) as Serik
  • Command Performance (2009) as President Petrov
  • Barbarossa (2009) as Rinaldo di Dassel
  • Le ali (2008)
  • Fuga per la libertà - L'aviatore (2008) as Colonnello Euerbach
  • Resolution 819 (2008) as Momcilo Draganovic
  • L'inchiesta - Anno Domini XXXIII (2007) as Ponzio Pilato
  • The Final Inquiry (2007) as Ponzio Pilato
  • The Lark Farm (2007) as Isman
  • La masseria delle allodole (2007) as Isman
  • Dragon Dynasty (2006) as King Agostino
  • Karol: A Man Who Became Pope (2005) as Julian Kordek
  • Karol: A Man Who Became Pope (2005) as Julian Kordek
  • Locusts: The 8th Plague (2005) as Doctor (uncredited)
  • Target of Opportunity (2005) as Major Belov
  • The Passion of the Christ (2004) as Poncio Pilato
  • Spartacus (2004) as Maecenus
  • Chechnya (2004) as Chechen General
  • Darklight (2004) as Colonel Drake
  • Phantom Force (2004) as Commander Vukorov
  • I Am David (2003) as The Man
  • Alien Hunter (2003) as Navigator Petrenko
  • Следвай ме (2003) as Иван
  • Dragon Fighter (2003) as Capt. Sergei Petrov
  • Python 2 (2002) as Doctor
  • Interceptor Force 2 (2002) as Gorshkov
  • Dark Descent (2002) as Digger
  • Marines (2002) as Antonov
  • The Grey Zone (2001) as Halivni
  • Shark Hunter (2001) as Justin French
  • Project: Human Weapon (2001) as Bulgarian Officer
  • Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express (2001) as Chief du Train
  • Queen's Messenger (2001) as Thug with knife
  • Octopus (2000) as Cruise Ship Navigator
  • City of Fear (2000) as Vasyl
  • U.S. Seals (2000) as FBI agent
  • Operation Delta Force 4: Deep Fault (1999) as Fourth Hostage
  • Don Quixote Returns (1997)
  • Berlin '39 (1993) as Wilhelm
  • The Love Summer of a Schlep (1990) as Bratetza
  • Eyes Cry Differently (1990) as Vasil Kolev
  • Margarit and Margarita (1989) as Margarit
  • Test '88 (1989)
  • Razvodi, razvodi... (1989) as Priyatelyat na mladozhentzite (Segment 5)
  • Yesterday (1988) as Ivan
  • Breathe, Little Man! (1986) as Plamen

Frequently Asked Questions

What movies or TV shows is Hristo Shopov best known for?

Hristo Shopov is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Buccaneer's Girl (1950), Mujeres de nadie (2007), Undisputed III: Redemption (2010), To Serve Them All My Days (1980).

When and where was Hristo Shopov born?

Hristo Shopov was born on January 4, 1964 in Sofia, Bulgaria.

How many credits does Hristo Shopov have?

Hristo Shopov has accumulated over 64 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1986 to 2026.

What is Hristo Shopov's background in cinema and television?

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 ...