Stefan Danailov
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Stefan Lambov Danailov (Bulgarian: Стефан Ламбов Данаилов) (born 9 December 1942) is a Bulgarian actor and former Minister of Culture of Bulgaria (August 2005 – July 2009). The first film Danailov took part in was The Traces Remain (Следите остават) when he was a child. At that time he did not want to be an actor but in 1966, he graduated from VITIZ (Bulgarian Theatre Academy). His best-known work is as Major Deyanov in the series На всеки километър (At Each Kilometer). He has participated in numerous films and plays for which he won a lot of prizes. For several years he has been a professor at the Theatre Academy in Sofia.
Stefan Danailov Movies & Career Overview
The filmography of Stefan Danailov reflects exceptional commercial consistency. Across 49 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.
Dominant Genre
A large portion of Stefan Danailov's work falls within the Drama genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.
Success Ratio
Approximately 80% of Stefan Danailov's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.
One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Protect the Small Animals, which stands out as a key performance.
Best Stefan Danailov Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Stefan Danailov's career based on audience ratings.
Full Filmography
Every movie Stefan Danailov has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Reunion | Дядо | Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Staklenata reka | Бащата на Елен | Hit | Similar → |
| 2009 | St. George Shoots the Dragon | Minta | Average | Similar → |
| 1999 | Morte di una ragazza perbene | Bidello Azzariti | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1998 | After the End of the World | Albert Cohen | Flop | Similar → |
| 1998 | The Deep End of the Ocean | Stephan / ontori | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1997 | Don Quixote Returns | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1992 | The Berlin Conspiracy | Actor | Average | Similar → |
| 1992 | Crisis in the Kremlin | Ambrazis (as Stephan Danailov) | Average | Similar → |
| 1991 | Iskam Amerika | Rezhisyorat Paskalev | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1990 | Live Dangerously | Valeri's Father | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1989 | Trap | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Monday Morning | Krastyo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1988 | Protect the Small Animals | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Get Out of My Light | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1987 | Sky for All | Velikov - Slunceto | Hit | Similar → |
| 1986 | Poem | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Maneuvers on the Fifth Floor | Danton Tahov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Boris I: Part 1 – The Baptizing | Boris I | Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Boris I - Part 2 - Word For Letters | Boris I | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Aris | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | 24 Hours Rain | Kapitan Vasil Altunov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Crystals | Cholakov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Autumn Sun | Kiril Dechev | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1981 | Queen of Turnovo | Dr. Stariradev | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Ladies' Choice | Yakim - The driving instructor | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1980 | Blood Remains | Vasil Gramatikov | Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Something Out of Nothing | Pancho | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1979 | Moments in a Matchbox | Kvartirantat | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | The Central Warmth | Workman / Gyp | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1977 | Yuliya Vrevskaya | Nikolai Korabelov | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | Dance of the Samodivi | - | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Soldier of the Supply Column | Zhivko Georgiev | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1976 | Zeh ta, Radke, zeh ta! | Slavcho | Flop | Similar → |
| 1976 | The Clairvoyant | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1975 | A Real Man | Sasho | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | The Weddings of Ioan Assen | Burgundetza | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Dawn Over the Drava | Lieutenant Bozhev | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Houses Without Fences | Kerkeneza | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1974 | Ivan Kondarev | Kostadin Dzhupunov | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1973 | Nona | Galchev | Average | Similar → |
| 1972 | Love | Nikolay | Average | Similar → |
| 1971 | There Is Nothing Finer Than Bad Weather | Lyubo | Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Black Angels | Panter | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1970 | The Prince | Knyaz Svetoslav | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1968 | The First Courier | Ivan Zagubanski | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Sea | Toni | Hit | Similar → |
| 1963 | The Inspector and the Night | Tom | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1956 | The Traces Remain | Veselin | Super Hit | Similar → |
Stefan Danailov - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Stefan Danailov?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Stefan Danailov is "Protect the Small Animals" with a rating of 10.0/10.
How many movies has Stefan Danailov acted in?
Stefan Danailov has been featured in at least 49 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Stefan Danailov?
Other notable films include "Autumn Sun", "Trap", and "Dance of the Samodivi".