★ HOW OLD IS JULIAN KOSTOV?
Julian Kostov is 36 years old, born August 25, 1989 in BG · Virgo.
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About
Julian Kostov broke through as a Bulgarian actor in global productions, becoming the first from his country to headline a West End show. Born in 1989, he gained international recognition through Shadow and Bone (2021) and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023), then earned a 2026 SAG Award nomination for HBO's The White Lotus. A Virgo filmmaker-producer [F1, enrichments], he co-founded Five Oceans with Maria Bakalova and advocates for Slavic representation on screen.
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Biography
Julian Kostov emerged as a Bulgarian actor-filmmaker reshaping global casting norms. Born 25 August 1989, he is a Virgo [F1, enrichments.zodiacWestern], a sign associated with precision and service — traits he channels into both acting and production work. As an actor, he performs in film, television, and theatre, bringing depth to complex characters across genres.
Kostov's breakthrough came through Shadow and Bone (2021) and Call of Duty: Modern Warfare III (2023), where he voiced antagonist Vladimir Makarov. In 2025, he starred as Marek in the West End production of Till the Stars Come Down at Theatre Royal Haymarket, transferred from the Royal National Theatre—a milestone as the first Bulgarian actor in a West End lead. That same year, he appeared in the action-comedy Fight or Flight alongside Josh Hartnett.
In 2026, he received a Screen Actors Guild Award nomination for Outstanding Performance by an Ensemble in a Drama Series as part of The White Lotus cast. His filmography spans The Toxic Avenger (2023), The Last Front (2024), and Another Mother's Son (2017), with an upcoming Netflix feature, The Boy in the Iron Box, produced by Guillermo del Toro.
Beyond acting, Kostov founded JupiterLights Media and co-founded Five Oceans with Academy Award-nominee Maria Bakalova. As a producer and director, he has delivered award-winning projects, including Triumph, Bulgaria's submission for the 97th Academy Awards. He is a vocal advocate for greater representation of Slavic and Balkan actors and the normalization of foreign accents in entertainment.
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Trivia
- He is the founder of JupiterLights Media and co-founder of Five Oceans with Academy Award-nominee Maria Bakalova.
- Triumph, which he produced and directed, was Bulgaria's official submission for the 97th Academy Awards.
- Kostov has been a public advocate for greater representation of Slavic and Balkan actors and the normalization of foreign accents on screen.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Caretaker
Responsible and family-oriented. Julian Kostov often anchor a fandom community and lean into projects with social or emotional weight.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Bella MacleanOx · 1997
- Charithra ChandranOx · 1997
- Jung Chae-yeonOx · 1997
CHALLENGING
- Kendall JennerPig · 1995
- Brian May
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Frequently asked
- How old is Julian Kostov?
- Julian Kostov is 36 years old (born August 25, 1989).
- When is Julian Kostov's birthday?
- Julian Kostov was born on August 25, 1989.
- What is Julian Kostov's zodiac sign?
- Julian Kostov is a Virgo, born August 25, 1989.
- What is Julian Kostov's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Julian Kostov was born in 1989, the year of the Earth Snake.
- Where is Julian Kostov from?
- Julian Kostov is from BG.
- What does Julian Kostov do?
- Julian Kostov is a actor.
- Is Julian Kostov still alive?
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