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".
25 movies · 1 shows
South Wind 2: Speed Up
2021·7.6
The Beast Is Still Alive
2016·6.0
Buffer Zone
2015·6.0
The Color of the Chameleon
2013·6.7
The Island
2011·4.5
The Goat
2009·0.0
A Farewell to Hemingway
2008·7.2
Lady Zee
2006·3.7
Icon
2005·5.5
Warming Up Yesterday's Lunch
2002·6.0
Druids
2001·3.2
Emilia's Friends
1996·7.0
Monday Morning
1988·7.0
Time of Violence
1988·7.8
Constantine The Philosopher
1983·10.0
Measure for Measure
1981·9.0
Illusion
1980·9.0
Blood Remains
1980·7.0
Advantage
1977·7.3
Doomed Souls
1975·7.0
The White Odyssey
1973·9.0
The Penleve Case
1968·8.7
The Longest Night
1967·10.0
Tsar and General
1966·8.3
Torrid Noon
1965·6.9