Asanali Ashimov
Known for
Acting
Born
May 8, 1937 (age 89)
Birthplace
Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)
Biography
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 th...
Best known work
Hostages of War
2022
The End of the Ataman
1970
Trans-Siberian Express
1977
A Taste of Bread
1979
Crossroads
1963
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
1976
Ermak
1997
Lady Zhibek
1972
My Love Is in the Third Year
1976
Manchurian Variant
1989Filmography
2022
Hostages of Waras Akazhan's father
2018
2014
2010
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?as Mr. Ka
2005
2004
The House by the Salt LakeDirector
2001
1997
1989
Manchurian Variantas Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров, Screenplay
1986
1986
Artemisiaas episode, Director
1985
Shokan ValikhanovScreenplay, Director
1982
The Year of the DragonDirector
1981
1980
The Messengers Hurryas Karazhal
1980
1979
A Taste of Breadas Aikenov
1977
Trans-Siberian Expressas "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
1976
A Shot or It All Started on Saturdayas Professor, Doctor of Sciences
1976
1975
1973
1972
Lady Zhibekas Bekezhan
1970
The End of the Atamanas Chadiarov
1968