Iossif Surchadzhiev
Bulgarian actor (1945–2026)
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Yosif Stefanov Surchadzhiev (Bulgarian: Йосиф Стефанов Сърчаджиев; 2 May 1945 – 1 July 2026) was a Bulgarian stage and film actor. He appeared in more than fifty films since making his screen debut in 1952.[1]
Yosif Surchadzhiev | |
|---|---|
Йосиф Сърчаджиев | |
| Born | 2 May 1945 Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Died | 1 July 2026 (aged 81) Sofia, Bulgaria |
| Education | National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1952–2021 |
| Children | 2, including Aleksandra |
Life and career
Surchadzhiev was born in Sofia on 2 May 1945, to director Stefan Sarchadzhiev, founder of the Satirical Theatre, and Anna Fadenhecht, daughter of lawyer and politician Yosif Fadenhecht. His mother was of Jewish descent.[2] In 1970, he graduated from the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts. After graduating, he performed in various stage productions around Bulgaria.[1]
He was a member of the Union of Bulgarian Artists and the Union of Bulgarian Filmmakers since 1973.[1]
In 2004, Surchadzhiev suffered a severe stroke, from which he recovered for years.[3] His wife Raina Tomova, with whom he had a daughter, is a screenwriter. He had an estranged daughter, Aleksandra Sarchadjieva, from his relationship with actress Pepa Nikolova.[4]
In 2013, he appeared in the TV7 period drama series The Tree of Life.[5]
Surchadzhiev died on 1 July 2026, at the age of 81.[6]
Selected filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1971 | Wrathful Journey | Chavdar | |
| 1981 | Khan Asparuh | Constantine IV | |
| 1986 | Where Are You Going? | Strezov | |
| 1988 | Time of Violence | Kara Ibrahim | |
| 2001 | Druids | Guistus the Roman | |
| 2011 | Avé | Viktor's father | |
| 2021 | Women Do Cry | The Father | |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | The Tree of Life | Asen Vulchev | Main role |