Hristo Shopov
Actor
January 4, 1964 (62 years)
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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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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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Movies & Shows on Plex
Known For
Filmography
| 2026 | |
| 2022 | In the Heart of the Machine · as Colonel RadoevOn Plex |
| 2021 | Fair Trade · as Ivan Kozlov |
| 2020 | Brothers (2020) · as Philip Karamitev |
| 2019 | South Wind · as Dimitar |
| 2018 | South Wind · as Dimitar |
| 2015 | Karbala · as Captain Getow |
| 2015 | |
| 2014 | Asylum · as Father RichardOn Plex |
| 2013 | Fourth Power · as Pavel Troianov |
| 2013 | Barabbas · as Kedar |
| 2013 | The Tree of Life · as Jordan Vulchev |
| 2012 | Barabbas · as Kedar |
| 2012 | После школы · as Mikhail |
| 2012 | |
| 2011 | Il generale Della Rovere · as Col. Muller |
| 2011 | Operation Shmenti Capelli · as Lyubev |
| 2011 | Love.net · as Filip Bogatev |
| 2010 | HDSP: Hunting Down Small Predators · as Chakyra |
| 2010 | Undisputed 3: Redemption · as Warden KussOn Plex |
| 2009 | Double Identity · as SerikOn Plex |
| 2009 | Sword of War · as Rinaldo Di Dassel |
| 2009 | Command Performance · as President PetrovOn Plex |
| 2008 | Resolution 819 · as Momcilo Draganovic |
| 2008 | Fuga per la libertà - L'aviatore · as Colonnello Euerbach |
| 2007 | The Lark Farm · as Isman |
| 2006 | The Final Inquiry · as Ponzio Pilato |
| 2006 | Dragon Dynasty · as King Agostino |
| 2005 | Locusts: The 8th Plague · as Doctor (uncredited) |
| 2005 | Target of Opportunity · as Major Belov |
| 2005 | Karol: A Man Who Became Pope · as Julian Kordek |
| 2004 | Darklight · as Colonel Drake |
| 2004 | Raptor Island · as Quinn |
| 2004 | Phantom Force · as Commander Vukorov |
| 2004 | Spartacus · as Maecenus |
| 2004 | The Passion of the Christ · as Poncio Pilato |
| 2004 | Cecenia · as Chechen General |
| 2004 | Slavata na Bulgaria · as Cast |
| 2003 | I Am David · as The Man |
| 2003 | Sledvay me · as Иван |
| 2003 | Alien Hunter · as Navigator PetrenkoOn Plex |
| 2003 | Marines · as Antonov |
| 2003 | Dragon Fighter · as Capt. Sergei Petrov |
| 2002 | Interceptor Force 2 · as Gorshkov |
| 2002 | Dark Descent · as Digger |
| 2002 | Python 2 · as DoctorOn Plex |
| 2001 | The Grey Zone · as HalivniOn Plex |
| 2001 | Shark Hunter · as Justin French |
| 2001 | Death, Deceit & Destiny Aboard the Orient Express · as Chief Du Train |
| 2001 | Queen's Messenger · as Thug With Knife |
| 2001 | Mindstorm · as Bulgarian Officer |
| 2000 | Octopus · as Cruise Ship NavigatorOn Plex |
| 2000 | City of Fear · as Vasyl |
| 2000 | U.S. Seals · as Fbi AgentOn Plex |
| 1999 | Operation Delta Force 4: Deep Fault · as Fourth HostageOn Plex |
| 1993 | Berlin '39 · as Wilhelm |
| 1990 | Lyubovnoto lyato na edin lyokhman · as Bratetza |
| 1989 | Margarit i Margarita · as Margarit |
| 1988 | Yesterday · as Ivan |