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
The Old Woman (2014)
Actor
Aruah (2018)
Actor
Who Are You, Mr. Ka? (2010)
as Mr. Ka
Song Calls (1961)
Actor
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter (2005)
as Genghis Khan
Artemisia (1986)
as episode
Worrisome Morning (1968)
Actor
Manchurian Variant (1989)
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
Shokan Valikhanov (1985)
Actor
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon (1965)
as Turar
My Boy! (1962)
Actor
In One District (1961)
as Dyusen Bektasov
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh (1959)
as Zhanay Uralov
Botagoz (1958)
Actor
My Love Is in the Third Year (1976)
Actor
The Messengers Hurry (1980)
as Karazhal
Wings of Song (1966)
Actor
Lady Zhibek (1972)
as Bekezhan
The House by the Salt Lake (2004)
Actor
Purely Kazakh History (2001)
Actor
Trans-Siberian Express (1977)
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau (1980)
Actor
The End of the Ataman (1970)
as Chadiarov
Hostages of War (2022)
as Akazhan's father
Ermak (1997)
Actor
Turksib (1986)
Actor
A Taste of Bread (1979)
as Aikenov
A Provincial Romance (1981)
Actor
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday (1976)
as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
The Falls (1973)
Actor
The Choice (1975)
Actor