Asanali Ashimov
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Asanali Ashimov is a legendary Kazakh actor, director, screenwriter, and educator. Born on May 8, 1937, in the Zhambyl region of Kazakhstan, he graduated from the Kurmangazy Kazakh State Conservatory in 1961 with a degree in drama acting. Ashimov gained nationwide fame for his iconic roles in Kazakh cinema, including Kyz-Zhibek (1970) and the End of the Ataman series. He also directed several acclaimed films, such as Legendary Chokan (1985) and Wormwood (1986). Over his career, he has been honored with numerous prestigious awards, including the title of People's Artist of the USSR and Kazakhstan's Hero of Labor. A towering figure in Kazakh culture, Ashimov continues to inspire generations through his work in film, theater, and education.
Known for
Credits
Crossroads (1963)
as Iskander
Trans-Siberian Express (1977)
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
Lady Zhibek (1972)
as Bekezhan
Shokan Valikhanov (1985)
Actor
Who Are You, Mr. Ka? (2010)
as Mr. Ka
Manchurian Variant (1989)
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
Song Calls (1961)
Actor
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon (1965)
as Turar
My Love Is in the Third Year (1976)
Actor
In One District (1961)
as Dyusen Bektasov
The Messengers Hurry (1980)
as Karazhal
The Old Woman (2014)
Actor
The End of the Ataman (1970)
as Chadiarov
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter (2005)
as Genghis Khan
Botagoz (1958)
Actor
The House by the Salt Lake (2004)
Actor
My Boy! (1962)
Actor
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh (1959)
as Zhanay Uralov
Worrisome Morning (1968)
Actor
Aruah (2018)
Actor
Hostages of War (2022)
as Akazhan's father
A Taste of Bread (1979)
as Aikenov
Artemisia (1986)
as episode
The Choice (1975)
Actor
Turksib (1986)
Actor
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday (1976)
as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
Ermak (1997)
Actor
The Falls (1973)
Actor
Wings of Song (1966)
Actor
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau (1980)
Actor
A Provincial Romance (1981)
Actor
Purely Kazakh History (2001)
Actor