
Acting
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 star…

South Wind 2: Speed Up
as Ivan

The Beast Is Still Alive
as Grandfather (voice)

Buffer Zone
as Todor Cherkezov

The Color of the Chameleon
as Mlyakov

The Island
as Pavel

The Goat
as The Goat (voice)

A Farewell to Hemingway
as Father

Lady Zee
as Vazhnoto litze / Very Important Person

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as Doctor Van Roos (as Russy Chanev)
Warming Up Yesterday's Lunch
as Dedo Vande