Kiril Gospodinov facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Кирил Господинов Kiril Gospodinov
actor
Born	(1934-05-24)24 May 1934 Grozdyovo village, Varna, Bulgaria
Died	24 April 2003(2003-04-24) (aged 68) Varna, Bulgaria
Occupation	Film and Theater Actor
Years active	1966–1991

Kiril Ivanov Gospodinov (Bulgarian: Кирил Иванов Господинов) (1934–2003) was a famous Bulgarian actor who starred in many plays and movies. He created some of the most memorable characters in Bulgarian film history.

Kiril Gospodinov: A Famous Bulgarian Actor

Early Life and Start in Acting

Kiril Gospodinov was born on May 24, 1934, in a village called Grozdyovo in Varna Province, Bulgaria. He studied acting at The National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts. After he finished in 1966, he started working at the Varna Theater. He stayed there for five years, performing in many plays. In 1971, he moved to Sofia to join the Sofia Theater.

Becoming "The Past-Master"

Kiril Gospodinov's first movies were Ponedelnik sutrin / Monday Morning (1966) and The Swedish Kings (1968). But his big break came in 1970. The Bulgarian National Television released a TV movie called Bash Maystorat / The Past-Master. In this movie, Kiril Gospodinov played the main character, Rangel Lelin, who was known as "the past-master."

This funny movie was a huge hit! It made Kiril Gospodinov and his character super famous in Bulgarian cinema. People loved it so much that four more movies were made about "the past-master" over the years. Even today, many generations of Bulgarians remember Kiril Gospodinov as "The Past-Master."

Other Great Roles and Achievements

Besides his "Past-Master" roles, another important movie in Kiril Gospodinov's career was Three Reservists. This film came out in 1971 and won many awards at the Varna Film Festival. Kiril Gospodinov even won an award for his amazing acting in the main role!

For the next twenty years, he kept acting in both movies and plays. He left a lasting mark with his performances. One of his most notable roles was in the classic film from 1972, The Boy Turns Man. In 1984, he received a special award from the government called the Order Of Saint Cyril And Saint Methodius. This award is given to people who have done great things for Bulgarian culture and education.

During the 1990s, the film industry in Bulgaria faced some tough times. This made things harder for actors like Kiril Gospodinov. He passed away in 2003 when he was 69 years old.

Kiril Gospodinov's Film Roles