In 1963 - 1967 he studied at the National Academy of Theater and Film Arts - Sofia, Bulgaria - acting for drama theater in the classes of prof. Boyan Danovski. As theater actor Chanev played in Drama Theater, Plovdiv, Bulgaria (1967-69); Drama Theater 'Sofia', Sofia, Bulgaria (1970-90); Little City Theater 'Off the Canal', Sofia, Bulgaria (1990-95). Chanev was artistic director of this theater during the 94-95 years. Since 1995 till nowadays he is an actor in National Theater 'Ivan Vazov', Sofia, Bulgaria. During his career, Chanev has played more than 80 characters in the theater and has starred in more than 30 features, both Bulgarian and foreign. Awards in the theater: 1998 - Best Leading Actor, Theater Festival, Blagoevgrad; 1998 - Best Leading Actor, Festival of the Small Theatrical Forms, Vratza, Bulgaria; 1994 - 'Ackeer' Award supporting male role; 1989 - Best Role Award, Eighth National Drama Festival. Ne is a member of an Union of Bulgarian film makers.The Bulgarian Film Academy 2015 representing the whole film community gives the Award for Best Actor to Rousy Chanev for "Buffer Zone".
2016
as Grandfather (voice)
2015
as Todor Cherkezov
2013
as Mlyakov
2011
as Pavel
2009
as The Goat (voice)
2008
as Father
2006
as Vazhnoto litze / Very Important Person
2005
as Doctor Van Roos (as Russy Chanev)
2002
as Dedo Vande
2001
1988
1988
as The Priest, pop Aligorko
1983
as Konstantin-Kiril Filosof
1981
as Dilber Tanas
1980
as Poeta
1980
as Simeonov
1977
as Petela
1975
as Zhak Mjurie
1973
as Yavora
1968
as Soldier
1967
1966
as Ordinaretzat svarzochnik
1965
as Voynik