Mladen Kiselov was an American actor best known for his work in theater and directing, including roles in “Valeri,” “Dnevna svetlina,” and “Az san i noja i ranata.”
Personal and Family Life
Mladen Kiselov was born on June 11, 1942, in Ruse, Bulgaria. He graduated in theater directing from the State Theater Institute in Moscow in 1968. Throughout his career, he worked in various drama theaters across Bulgaria and later moved to the United States, where he became an educator.
Career
Kiselov began his directing career with a production of “The House of Bernarda Alba” in 1968. He held positions at numerous theaters, including the National Theatre “Ivan Vazov” and the National Palace of Culture. He also served as an assistant professor at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Art in Sofia before teaching at prestigious institutions such as Yale and Carnegie Mellon.
Death and Legacy
Mladen Kiselov passed away on October 29, 2012, in Sofia, Bulgaria. His contributions to theater and education have earned him both national and international recognition. Kiselov’s legacy continues through the impact he had on the Bulgarian and American theatrical communities.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Ivan Radoev – Az san i noja i ranata | Actor |
| 1983 | Cherno i byalo | Valeri |
| 1974 | Dnevna svetlina | Slavi Mladenov |
| 1965 | Vaskata | Short |
| 1974 | Dnevna svetlina | Second Unit or Assistant Director |