Grigor Vachkov, often called Grishata (Bulgarian: Григор Вачков - Гришата; 26 May 1932 – 18 March 1980) was a Bulgariantheater and film actor, honored with the award of "People's actor" in the People's Republic of Bulgaria. He had more than 41 appearances and leading roles in the Bulgarian cinema.
Grigor Vachkov Григор Вачков
Grigor Vachkov in the film Against the Wind (1977)
Vachkov got a broad popularity after the role of Mitko the Bomb in the TV series At Each Kilometer (1969–71). Despite his death in 1980, he remains as one of the leading actors in the history of the Bulgarian cinematography of that time. During the 1960s and 1970s, Vachkov starred in classic film productions as Torrid Noon (1965), The Tied Up Balloon (1967) both written by Yordan Radichkov, Whale (1970) directed by Petar B. Vasilev, The Kindest Person I Know (1973), The Last Summer (1974) also written by Radichkov, Almost a Love Story (1980), The Truck (1980) and especially his role as Banko in Manly Times (1977) directed by Eduard Zahariev. Vachkov is also known for his numerous appearances on the stage of the Satirical Theatre „Aleko Konstantinov“, Sofia.
He was born as Grigor Vachkov Grigorov on 26 May 1932 in the village of Tranchovitsa, Levski Municipality, Bulgaria. In 1955 he graduated from the Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts. After the graduation, Vachkov was appointed in the Vratsa Theatre for two years.[1] In 1957 he joined the troupe of the newly founded Satirical Theatre „Aleko Konstantinov“ in Sofia. His debut in films came in 1960. The TV series Every Kilometer (1969–71), where he plays the role of Mitko the Bomb, brought him a wide popularity. Vachkov took part in films that gained international success such as The Last Summer (1974) and Manly Times (1977). His last film was Mera spored Mera. He died at the beginning of shooting and the script had to be changed so that the film could be finished.
He is the father of the actress Martina Vachkova and was a good friend of the writer Yordan Radichkov.
Partial filmography
Sterne (1959) - Montyor v rabotilnitzata (Repair-man)
"Borislav Gardev - "In memory of Grigor Vachkov"" (in Bulgarian). litclub.com. Retrieved 2008-06-06.
January 08, 2023
grigor, vachkov, often, called, grishata, bulgarian, Григор, Вачков, Гришата, 1932, march, 1980, bulgarian, theater, film, actor, honored, with, award, people, actor, people, republic, bulgaria, more, than, appearances, leading, roles, bulgarian, cinema, Григо. Grigor Vachkov often called Grishata Bulgarian Grigor Vachkov Grishata 26 May 1932 18 March 1980 was a Bulgarian theater and film actor honored with the award of People s actor in the People s Republic of Bulgaria He had more than 41 appearances and leading roles in the Bulgarian cinema Grigor VachkovGrigor VachkovGrigor Vachkov in the film Against the Wind 1977 BornGrigor Vachkov Grigorov 1932 05 26 26 May 1932Tranchovitsa Levski Municipality BulgariaDied18 March 1980 1980 03 18 aged 47 Sofia BulgariaOccupation s Film and Theatre ActorYears active1955 1980Vachkov got a broad popularity after the role of Mitko the Bomb in the TV series At Each Kilometer 1969 71 Despite his death in 1980 he remains as one of the leading actors in the history of the Bulgarian cinematography of that time During the 1960s and 1970s Vachkov starred in classic film productions as Torrid Noon 1965 The Tied Up Balloon 1967 both written by Yordan Radichkov Whale 1970 directed by Petar B Vasilev The Kindest Person I Know 1973 The Last Summer 1974 also written by Radichkov Almost a Love Story 1980 The Truck 1980 and especially his role as Banko in Manly Times 1977 directed by Eduard Zahariev Vachkov is also known for his numerous appearances on the stage of the Satirical Theatre Aleko Konstantinov Sofia Contents 1 Biography and career 2 Partial filmography 3 References 3 1 Sources 4 External linksBiography and career EditHe was born as Grigor Vachkov Grigorov on 26 May 1932 in the village of Tranchovitsa Levski Municipality Bulgaria In 1955 he graduated from the Krastyo Sarafov National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts After the graduation Vachkov was appointed in the Vratsa Theatre for two years 1 In 1957 he joined the troupe of the newly founded Satirical Theatre Aleko Konstantinov in Sofia His debut in films came in 1960 The TV series Every Kilometer 1969 71 where he plays the role of Mitko the Bomb brought him a wide popularity Vachkov took part in films that gained international success such as The Last Summer 1974 and Manly Times 1977 His last film was Mera spored Mera He died at the beginning of shooting and the script had to be changed so that the film could be finished He is the father of the actress Martina Vachkova and was a good friend of the writer Yordan Radichkov Partial filmography EditSterne 1959 Montyor v rabotilnitzata Repair man Dom na dve ulitzi 1960 Guni Hunata Hitar Petar 1960 Bednata ulitza 1960 Prizori 1961 Hronika na chuvstvata 1962 Iliycho Tyutyun 1962 Smart nyama 1963 Pesho Neprimirimite 1964 Vaklin Verigata 1964 Karutzaryat Neveroyatna istoriya 1964 Shofyorat The Driver Antike Munze Die 1965 Boncho Goreshto pladne 1965 Selyanin A peasant Dzhesi Dzeyms sreshtu Lokum Shekerov 1966 Lokum Shekerov Privarzaniyat balon 1967 Chovekat s pishtova Man with gun Gibelta na Aleksander Veliki 1968 Aleksander Karev Byalata staya 1968 Kloun Man of La Mancha 1968 TV musical Tango 1969 Ilyo Mitovski Beliyat kon 1969 Short Dzheri Na vseki kilometar 1969 TV Series Mitko Bombata Kit 1970 Kapitanat Knyazat 1970 Zografat Na vseki kilometar II 1971 TV Series Mitko Bombata Byagstvo v Ropotamo 1973 Yusuf Nay dobriyat chovek kogoto poznavam 1973 Semo Vlachkov Vetchni vremena 1974 Gunchev Posledno lyato 1974 Ivan Efreytorov Selkor 1974 Mangafata Spomen za bliznachkata 1976 Parvan Mazhki vremena 1977 Banko Sreshtu vyatara 1977 Kapitan vtori rang Grigorov Utroto e nepovtorimo 1978 Michev Pokriv 1978 Murgaviya Vsichki i nikoy 1978 Mustafa Instrument li e gaydata 1978 Popat Toplo 1978 Maystor Yumrutzi v prastta 1980 Birnikat Tasho Pochti lyubovna istoriya 1980 Parushev Trite smurtni gryaha 1980 Mitar Vazdushniyat chovek 1980 Bay Foti Kamionat 1980 Dedleto Mera spored mera 1981 Apostol voevoda Mera spored mera 1988 TV Series Apostol Petkov Enidzhevardarskoto Sontze final appearance References Edit Borislav Gardev In memory of Grigor Vachkov in Bulgarian litclub com Sources Edit Gencheva Galina 2008 Bulgarian Feature Films encyclopedia Sofia Publishing house Dr Ivan Bogorov ISBN 978 954 316 069 3 Kovachev Pencho 2008 50 Golden Bulgarian Films Sofia Publishing house Zahariy Stoyanov ISBN 978 954 09 0281 4 External links EditGrigor Vachkov at IMDb Borislav Gardev In memory of Grigor Vachkov in Bulgarian litclub com Retrieved 2008 06 06 Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Grigor Vachkov amp oldid 1101233483, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
