Biography
In 1963 - 1967 he studied at the National Academy of Theater and Film Arts - Sofia, Bulgaria - acting for drama theater in the classes of prof. Boyan Danovski. As theater actor Chanev played in Drama Theater, Plovdiv, Bulgaria (1967-69); Drama Theater 'Sofia', Sofia, Bulgaria (1970-90); Little City Theater 'Off the Canal', Sofia, Bulgaria (1990-95). Chanev was artistic director of this theater during the 94-95 years. Since 1995 till nowadays he is an actor in National Theater 'Ivan Vazov', Sofia, Bulgaria. During his career, Chanev has played more than 80 characters in the theater and has starred in more than 30 features, both Bulgarian and foreign. Awards in the theater: 1998 - Best Leading Actor, Theater Festival, Blagoevgrad; 1998 - Best Leading Actor, Festival of the Small Theatrical Forms, Vratza, Bulgaria; 1994 - 'Ackeer' Award supporting male role; 1989 - Best Role Award, Eighth National Drama Festival. Ne is a member of an Union of Bulgarian film makers.The Bulgarian Film Academy 2015 representing the whole film community gives the Award for Best Actor to Rousy Chanev for "Buffer Zone".
Filmography
Cast Credits

South Wind 2: Speed Up
Character: Ivan
MOVIE • 2021

The Beast Is Still Alive
Character: Grandfather (voice)
MOVIE • 2016

Buffer Zone
Character: Todor Cherkezov
MOVIE • 2015

The Color of the Chameleon
Character: Mlyakov
MOVIE • 2013

The Island
Character: Pavel
MOVIE • 2011

The Goat
Character: The Goat (voice)
MOVIE • 2009

A Farewell to Hemingway
Character: Father
MOVIE • 2008

Lady Zee
Character: Vazhnoto litze / Very Important Person
MOVIE • 2006

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Character: Doctor Van Roos (as Russy Chanev)
MOVIE • 2005
Warming Up Yesterday's Lunch
Character: Dedo Vande
MOVIE • 2002

Druids
Character:
MOVIE • 2001

Monday Morning
Character:
MOVIE • 1988

Time of Violence
Character: The Priest, pop Aligorko
MOVIE • 1988

Constantine The Philosopher
Character: Konstantin-Kiril Filosof
MOVIE • 1983

Measure for Measure
Character: Dilber Tanas
MOVIE • 1981

Illusion
Character: Poeta
MOVIE • 1980

Blood Remains
Character: Simeonov
MOVIE • 1980

Advantage
Character: Petela
MOVIE • 1977

Doomed Souls
Character: Zhak Mjurie
MOVIE • 1975

The White Odyssey
Character: Yavora
MOVIE • 1973
Crew