Bulgarian movie stars died at 50

Here are 1 famous actors from Bulgaria died at 50:

Apostol Karamitev

Apostol Karamitev (October 17, 1923 Burgas-November 9, 1973 Sofia) a.k.a. Chocho, Апостол Карамитев or Apostol Milev Karamitev was a Bulgarian actor.

He was born in the city of Burgas, located on the Black Sea coast of Bulgaria. Karamitev studied at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts in Sofia, where he graduated in 1949.

Throughout his career spanning over two decades, Karamitev appeared in over 70 Bulgarian films, and also worked in theater and television. Some of his notable roles include the lead in the film "The White Sheik" and "Time of Violence," which won the Golden Palm award at the Cannes Film Festival in 1988.

In addition to acting, Karamitev was also involved in the Bulgarian film industry behind the scenes. He served as a director and screenwriter for various films, including “Dear Slavi” and “Three Sad Tigers”.

Karamitev passed away on November 9, 1973, at the age of 50, after losing a battle with lung cancer. He is remembered as one of Bulgaria's most iconic actors, known for his performances characterized by their naturalness and spontaneity.

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