Asanali Ashimov
Acting
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
Acting32
movieHostages of War
2022
Akazhan's father
movieThe Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
2005
Genghis Khan
movieManchurian Variant
1989
Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
movieArtemisia
1986
episode
movieA Taste of Bread
1979
Aikenov
movieTrans-Siberian Express
1977
"Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
movieA Shot or It All Started on Saturday
1976
Professor, Doctor of Sciences
movieLady Zhibek
1972
Bekezhan
movieThe End of the Ataman
1970
Chadiarov
movieCrossroads
1963
Iskander
movieIn One District
1961
Dyusen Bektasov
movieOn the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
1959
Zhanay Uralov
Directing4
Writing2
movieManchurian Variant
1989
Screenplay
movieShokan Valikhanov
1985
Screenplay