Ivan Andonov was an American actor best known for his work in films such as ‘Difficult Love’, ‘The Roof’, and ‘Yesterday’. He was a significant figure in Bulgarian cinema and also made his mark as a director and designer in animation.
Personal and Family Life
Born on May 3, 1934, in Plovdiv, Bulgaria, Ivan graduated from the National Academy of Theater and Film Art in Sofia in 1956. He dedicated much of his life to the film industry, contributing both in front of and behind the camera.
Career
Ivan Andonov began directing in 1965, and his work quickly gained recognition. His films, including ‘Difficulty’, ‘Esperanza’, and ‘Melodrama’, received numerous international awards, showcasing his talent and creativity. Notably, he won the Critic’s Award in Varna for ‘The Roof’ in 1978, further establishing his reputation in the industry.
Death and Legacy
He passed away on December 29, 2011, in Sofia, Bulgaria. Ivan Andonov’s contributions to cinema, particularly in Bulgaria, have left a lasting impact, and his films continue to be celebrated for their artistic value.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Eolomea | 1972-09-21 | Daniel Lagny |
| Az idő ablakai | 1969-10-22 | Avram |
| Мъже в командировка | 1969-03-21 | Kiril |
| На малкия остров | 1958-05-04 | The Student |
| Инспекторът и нощта | 1963-12-16 | eng. Slavov |
| Отклонение | 1967-05-01 | Boyan |
| Magasiskola | 1970-06-07 | Fiú |
| Иван Кондарев | 1974-01-11 | |
| По тротоара | 1967-03-22 | Dr. Evgeni Hristov |
| Един наивник на средна възраст | 1976-09-17 | Thomas |
| Процесът | 1968-12-06 | |
| Горски хора | 1985-12-12 | |
| Години за любов | 1957-12-16 | Bespectacled |
| Нощта срещу 13-ти | 1961-06-05 | Engineer Rachev |
| Поема | 1986-08-18 | |
| Златният зъб | 1962-12-03 | Alexiev |
| Трудна любов | 1974-10-04 | Ivan |
| Приключение в полунощ | 1964-06-01 | Ventzeslav Rashkov |