
Acting · 80 years old
Burgas, Bulgaria
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".

Illusion
Poeta

The Longest Night

Measure for Measure
Dilber Tanas

Tsar and General
Ordinaretzat svarzochnik

The Penleve Case
Soldier

Time of Violence
The Priest, pop Aligorko

South Wind 2: Speed Up
Ivan

A Farewell to Hemingway
Father

Advantage
Petela

Emilia's Friends
Mitko

Doomed Souls
Zhak Mjurie

Torrid Noon
Voynik

Buffer Zone
Todor Cherkezov

The Beast Is Still Alive
Grandfather (voice)

The Color of the Chameleon
Mlyakov

Icon
Doctor Van Roos (as Russy Chanev)

The Island
Pavel

Druids

Lady Zee
Vazhnoto litze / Very Important Person

The Goat
The Goat (voice)