Asanali Ashimov
Acting
Born: 1937-05-08 in 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 through his work in film, theater, and education.
Known For
Lady Zhibek
Bekezhan
Song Calls
Crossroads
Iskander
My Love Is in the Third Year
Trans-Siberian Express
"Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
The Messengers Hurry
Karazhal
Botagoz
Worrisome Morning
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
Zhanay Uralov
The Old Woman
Manchurian Variant
Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
Shokan Valikhanov
A Provincial Romance
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?
Mr. Ka
Aruah
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
Genghis Khan
In One District
Dyusen Bektasov
My Boy!
The End of the Ataman
Chadiarov
Wings of Song
Artemisia
episode
Ermak
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
Turar
A Taste of Bread
Aikenov
Hostages of War
Akazhan's father
The House by the Salt Lake
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
Turksib
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
Professor, Doctor of Sciences
The Choice
Purely Kazakh History
