Hristo Shopov

Shopov revived his role as Pilate in the 2006 film The Inquiry. His dual roles as Pilate make him, along with Frank Thring, one of two actors to twice portray a character directly responsible for authorizing the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. He has become one of Bulgaria's most successful actors, making his debut in 1981 with Dishay, choveche (Breathe, 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 Bulgarians studying in an elite English language school 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.

• Name — Hristo Shopov • Native Name — Христо Шопов • Birth Name — Hristo Naumov Shopov • Born — 4 January 1964 • Birthplace — Sofia, Bulgaria • Occupation — Actor • Father — Naum Shopov • Mother — Nevena Simeonova

• Year — Title — Role — Notes • 1988 — Vchera — Ivan • 1989 — Margarit and Margarita — Margarit • 1989 — Ochite Plachat Razlichno — Vasil • 2000 — Death, Deceit and Destiny Aboard the Orient Express — Chief Du Train • 2001 — The Grey Zone — Halivni • 2002 — Pythons 2 — Doctor • Interceptor Force 2 — Commander Gorshkov • 2003 — I Am David — The Man • 2003 — Dragon Fighter — Capt. Sergei Petrov • 2003 — Marines — Vladimir Antonov • 2004 — Raptor Island — Quinn • 2004 — The Passion of the Christ — Pontius Pilatus • 2004 — Phantom Force — Commander Vukorov • 2005 — Karol: A Man Who Became Pope — Julian Kordek • 2006 — The Inquiry — Pontius Pilatus • 2007 — The Lark Farm — Isman • 2008 — Resolution 819 — Momcilo Draganovic • 2009 — Barbarossa — Rinaldo di Dassel • Command Performance — President Alexei Petrov • 2010 — Undisputed III: Redemption — Warden Kuss • 2011 — Love.net — Filip Bogatev • Operation Shmenti Capelli — Lyubev • 2012 — Barabbas — Kedar • 2015 — Karbala — Getow • 2017 — South Wind — Dmitar Mitevski

Hristo Shopov was recorded at birth as Христо Наумов Шопов. The authorities additionally record the heading Hristo Naumov Shopov. His recorded language was Bulgarian. He was the child of Naum Shopov and Nevena Simeonova. He married Mariana Stanisheva and Alexandra Georgieva.