Nikola Todev
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Nikola Todev was a Bulgarian
theater and film actor.
, Smolyan Province
. He started acting on the stage of Smolyan
theater in 1952. Later he moved to Pazardzhik
continuing to work in the local theater.
He made his debut in the cinema in the notable film Krayat na Pesenta / The End of The Song (1971) whose screenplay was written by the eminent Bulgarian writer Nikolai Haitov. In 1973 Todev was already amidst the group of famous Bulgarian actors that were filmed in the remarkable screen satire Prebroyavane na Divite Zaytsi / The Hare Census. An year later he became a member of the Union of Bulgarian Filmmakers.
Known with the characteristic types he performs, Todev continued an intensive career appeared in classics as Mazhki Vremena / Manly Times (1977), also written by Haitov and the cult comedy Dami Kanyat / Ladies Choice
(1980). In the end of the 80s he was decorated with the high government prize the Order Of Saint Cyril And Saint Methodius
.
Nikola Todev died in 1991 at the age of 63.
Bulgarians
The Bulgarians are a South Slavic nation and ethnic group native to Bulgaria and neighbouring regions. Emigration has resulted in immigrant communities in a number of other countries.-History and ethnogenesis:...
theater and film actor.
Biography and Career
Todev was born on June 13, 1928 in the town of DevinDevin, Bulgaria
Devin is a town in Smolyan Province in the far south of Bulgaria. It is the administrative centre of the homonymous Devin Municipality. As of December 2009, the town has a population of 7,054 inhabitants.-Location and geography:...
, Smolyan Province
Smolyan Province
-Religion:The Smolyan province along with the Kardzhali Province is a province where the predominant religion is not Orthodox Christianity but Islam. However, unlike Kardzhali where the majority of the population is Turkish, the Muslim population of the Smolyan province is made up almost entirely...
. He started acting on the stage of Smolyan
Smolyan
Smolyan is a town and ski resort in the very south of Bulgaria not far from the border with Greece. It is the administrative and industrial centre of the homonymous Smolyan Province...
theater in 1952. Later he moved to Pazardzhik
Pazardzhik
Pazardzhik is a city situated along the banks of the Maritsa river, Southern Bulgaria. It is the capital of Pazardzhik Province and centre for the homonymous Pazardzhik Municipality...
continuing to work in the local theater.
He made his debut in the cinema in the notable film Krayat na Pesenta / The End of The Song (1971) whose screenplay was written by the eminent Bulgarian writer Nikolai Haitov. In 1973 Todev was already amidst the group of famous Bulgarian actors that were filmed in the remarkable screen satire Prebroyavane na Divite Zaytsi / The Hare Census. An year later he became a member of the Union of Bulgarian Filmmakers.
Known with the characteristic types he performs, Todev continued an intensive career appeared in classics as Mazhki Vremena / Manly Times (1977), also written by Haitov and the cult comedy Dami Kanyat / Ladies Choice
Ladies' Choice (film)
Ladies' Choice is a Bulgarian film released in 1980.A charming driving instructor, divorced and poor, flirts with his numerous female students all of the time. No matter of age, occupation or marital status as if all the bored women in this town court this country "Don Juan"...
(1980). In the end of the 80s he was decorated with the high government prize the Order Of Saint Cyril And Saint Methodius
Orders, decorations, and medals of Bulgaria
Orders, decorations and medals of Bulgaria are regulated by the law on the Orders and Medals of the Republic Of Bulgaria of 29 May 2003.The National Military History Museum Of Bulgaria in Sofia currently has over 150 Bulgarian Orders in the collection, which it has acquired over 85 years in...
.
Nikola Todev died in 1991 at the age of 63.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Krayat na Pesenta / The End of The Song | Fandakliyata | |
| Demonat na Imperiyata / The Demon of the Empire | TV series |
||
| Gnevno Patuvane / Wrathful Journey | Bay Stoian | ||
| Izpit / The Test | Lio's father | ||
| 1972 | Momcheto Si Otiva / The Boy Turns Man | the traffic policeman | |
| 1973 | Mazhe bez Rabota / Men Without Work | the mayor | |
| Kato Pesen / Like a Song | the black marketeer | ||
| Byalata Odiseya / The White Odyssey | |||
| Poslednata Duma / The Last Word The Last Word (1973 film) The Last Word is a 1973 Bulgarian drama film directed by Binka Zhelyazkova. It was entered into the 1974 Cannes Film Festival.-Cast:* Iana Guirova - Ana* Tzvetana Maneva - Uchitelkata* Aneta Petrovska - Chernata Maria* Emilia Radeva - Shivachkata... |
the guard | ||
| Nona | Manolaki | ||
| Prebroyavane na Divite Zaytsi / The Hare Census The Hare Census (film) The Hare Census is a Bulgarian film released in 1973.Although the film features one of the most remarkable Bulgarian actors, the biting satire of nonsensical activity made the authority keep the film away from the widespread presentation during the totalitarian system in Bulgaria... |
Bay Georgi - the village mayor | ||
| I Doyde Denyat / And the Day Cam | the priest | ||
| 1974 | Vechni Vremena / Eternal Times | Spas | |
| Zarevo nad Drava / Dawn Over the Drava | |||
| Lamyata / The Dragon | Kalota | ||
| Sinyata Lampa / The Blue Lamp | sergeant-major Nedev | TV series |
|
| 1975 | Svatbite na Yoan Asen / The Weddings of King Ioan Assen | ||
| 1976 | Il Pleut sur Santiago / It Is Raining on Santiag | Spas | |
| Voynikat ot Oboza / The Soldier of the Supply Column | the linesman | ||
| Svetal Primer / A Bright Example | the brigade lider | TV |
|
| Spomen za Bliznachkata / Memory of the Twin Sister | Stefan | ||
| 1977 | Mazhki Vremena / Manly Times | Kara Kolyo | |
| Godina ot Ponedelnitzi / A Year of Mondays | |||
| Zvezdi v Kosite, Salzi v Ochite / Stars in Her Hair, Tears in Her Eyes | |||
| Slanchev udar / Sunstroke | Bay Lyubo | ||
| 1978 | Adios, Muchachos (film) | ||
| Pokriv / A Roof | |||
| Rali (film) | TV |
||
| Chuy petela / Hark to the Cock | Zahari | ||
| Instrument li e Gaydata? / Is the Bagpipe an Instrument? | the barber Ivan | ||
| 1979 | Kratko slantze / Short Sun | Bay Lambo | |
| Byagay... Obicham te / Run Away... I Love You | uncle Dimo | ||
| Chereshova Gradina / The Cherry Orchard The Cherry Orchard (film) The Cherry Orchard is a 1999 drama film directed by Mihalis Kakogiannis and starring Charlotte Rampling, Alan Bates and Owen Teale. It was based on the 1904 play The Cherry Orchard by Anton Chekhov... |
Savata | ||
| 1980 | Yumrutsi v Prastta / Fists in the Soil | the mayor | |
| Trite Smurtni Gryaha / Three Deadly Sins | |||
| Vazdushniyat chovek / The Airman | Beev | TV |
|
| Wonny | |||
| Ilyuzia / Illusion | |||
| Dami kanyat / Ladies Choice Ladies' Choice (film) Ladies' Choice is a Bulgarian film released in 1980.A charming driving instructor, divorced and poor, flirts with his numerous female students all of the time. No matter of age, occupation or marital status as if all the bored women in this town court this country "Don Juan"... |
the uncle | TV |
|
| 1981 | Bal na Samotnite / The Blind Date Ball | Kiril | |
| Milost za Zhivite / Mercy for the Living | |||
| 1982 | Byala Magiya / White Magic | ||
| 1983 | Za Gospozhitzata i Neynata Mazhka Kompaniya / To the Miss and Her Male Company | Pero | |
| Zlatnata Reka / The Golden River | |||
| 1984 | Delo 205/1913 / File # 205/1913 | ||
| Izdirva se / Wanted | |||
| Stenata / The Dam | the driver | ||
| 1985 | Yan Bibiyan | ||
| 1986 | Myasto pod Slantzeto / Place Under the Sun | Bay Petko | |
| Mglistye berega / Misty Shores | Stavrov | Co-production:Soviet Union, Bulgaria |
|
| Te Naddelyaha / They Prevailed | Bay Nesho | ||
| 1987 | Chovek na Pavazha / The Man on the Road | ||
| 1988 | Vreme na Nasilie / Time of Violence | Stoyko protsvet | |
| 1989 | Spirka za Nepoznaty / A Stop for Strangers | ||
| Adio, Rio | Doncho | ||
| 1991 | Veshtestveno dokazatelstvo / Material Evidence | Parvi torlak | |
| Iskam Amerika /I Want Amerika | Bay Ivan |