Konstantin Kisimov(1897-1965)

Konstantin Kisimov was a very famous Bulgarian theater and cinema actor. He was born on April 16, 1897 in Tarnovo, Bulgaria . He studied law and philosophy at Sofia University "St. Kliment Ohridski " and graduated as a lawyer in 1922, and then went to study at the Sorbonne. But he had not become a lawyer or judge, because he has indulged to his love of theater and cinema. In 1922, he began to study at Drama School at the National Theatre . He had debuted with the role of Sganarel in "Love is a doctor" by Moliere in Theatre Studio of Isaac Daniel . In 1924 he had joined to the National Theatre, where he played until the end of his life. He had participated in touring the National Theatre in Belgrade in 1936. In 1937, he was a part of the troupe, which toured in the USA and Canada . Georgi Markov says about him:"For me he was one of the greatest talents who have appeared on the Bulgarian scene. One would never guess that this meek, physically very weak man with thin lips and eyes has possessed such a giant energy. He was the emperor of the stage. Those who saw him will remember all their lifetime, two great characters - that of Strandzhata and that of Kolcho the Blind". Kisimov ridiculous died in a car accident in Balchik on August 16, 1965. Tarnovo Music and Drama Theater bears his name.