Asanali Ashimov
Born
May 8, 1937 (88 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)
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
Hostages of War
Akazhan's father
2022
Aruah
2018
The Old Woman
2014
Wolf Trail
2010
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
Genghis Khan
2005
The House by the Salt Lake
2004
Purely Kazakh History
2001
Ermak
1997
Manchurian Variant
Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
1989
Turksib
1986
Artemisia
1986
A Provincial Romance
1981
The Messengers Hurry
1980
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
1980
Trans-Siberian Express
"Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
1977
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
Professor, Doctor of Sciences
1976
My Love Is in the Third Year
1976
The Choice
1975
The Falls
1973
Lady Zhibek
Bekezhan
1972
The End of Ataman
Chadiarov
1970
Worrisome Morning
1968
Wings of Song
1966
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
Turar
1965
Crossroads
Iskander
1963
Song Calls
1961
In One Area
Dyusen Bektasov
1961
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
Zhanay Uralov
1959
Botagoz
1958