Biography

Vasil Mihaylov was born on April 6, 1938 in Stara Zagora, Bulgaria. In April 2008 Vasil Mihaylov celebrated its 70th anniversary, and more than 40 years of acting career. His career he divided between theater, film and television in more than 200 roles. It all began in his high school years. There hiding body and face behind the robes of Santa Claus with his characteristic timbre asked children whether they have been good during the year. After graduating from high school he worked two years as a machinist in a factory in Stara Zagora. Then apply at National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, Sofia, Bulgaria in class of Professor Zhelcho Mandadziev. He graduated in 1964. There after began the proposals for stage and screen. He began work in 1968 in Sofia. His first role in the Theatre of the Bulgarian Army was Boyan in "Boyan Wizard" by Kiril Hristov, directed by Atanas Mihailov. He landed his first film role in more 24 years in the "Chronicle of feelings" , directed by Lyubomir Sharlandziev. He appeared regularly in TV Theater. In his film biography predominant roles are these of strong characters with unyielding character, left a deep mark in history or literature. Khan Kubrat in "Khan Asparuh", Khan Krum in the "Day of the Rulers", Stefan Stambolov in" The greatness and fall of Stefan Stambolov ", Petko Karavelov in" The Dreamers ", Suleiman Aga in" Time of Violence ", Valkadin in" Valkadin talks to God " and, of course, the role that brings him the greatest popularity and reach many generations of viewers thanks to the eponymous series - that of Captain Petko Leader. For his portrayal Vasil Mihaylov won Best Actor at the Festival of Bulgarian Feature Film in Varna in 1982. Since then begins his passion for collecting weapons. In recent years, the actor worked in the theater troupe Bulgarian army - in the play "Charm to the flees", The Elder son" and played in the performances of Ivaylo Hristov" Gossip from hell "and" Barefoot in the park "(in Theater "Tears and laughter "). He is continuing to shoot both in Bulgarian and in foreign productions. Vasil Mihaylov loves to be the center of attention. This probably has not objected when Stara Zagora decided to name a star on his behalf. He is also an honorary citizen of his hometown. On a personal level also did not waste time. Despite rumors linking it with very gentle names, he is inseparable from his wife Gergana Mihaylova, which have two sons. Alexander graduated puppet directing at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Art, and Assen is a lawyer. His grandson Vasil is 20 years old.

- IMDb mini biography by: Georgi Djulgerov <georgidjul1943@gmail.com>