Personal details
Born:
- Birthday: 1967-03-08
- Born Place: Sofia, Bulgaria
Also Known As:
Val Brine , Zarko Binev, Velizar Nikolaev Binev
Velizar Binev
Velizar Binev is a Bulgarian actor, born as Velizar Nikolaev Binev in Sofia, Bulgaria, on March 8, 1967. He pursued his education in the arts, studying at the National Academy for Theatre and Film Arts and obtaining a Master of Arts degree in 1991. Binev is known for his prolific career, particularly in international film productions, often portraying antagonists, which are sometimes characterized as coming from Russia or Ukraine. He is fluent in Bulgarian, English, and Russian. His extensive filmography includes roles in The Grey Zone (2001), Hitman (2007) where he played The Priest, Endless Night (2015), and the 2022 films After Ever Happy and Prey for the Devil. He has also appeared in action and horror films such as The Protégé (2021), Leatherface (2017), Bullet Head (2017), and several shark-themed movies, sometimes working alongside actors like Ben Cross. In his personal life, he has been married to Nusha Bineva since June 29, 2002.
