Asanali Ashimov
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.
Filmography (32 titles)
8.1MovieHostages of War
Akazhan's father · 2022
MovieAruah
2018
MovieThe Old Woman
2014
8.5MovieWho Are You, Mr. Ka?
Mr. Ka · 2010
MovieThe Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
Genghis Khan · 2005
MovieThe House by the Salt Lake
2004
MoviePurely Kazakh History
2001
6.0MovieErmak
1997
7.5MovieManchurian Variant
Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров · 1989
8.0MovieTurksib
1986
MovieArtemisia
episode · 1986
MovieShokan Valikhanov
1985
MovieA Provincial Romance
1981
9.0MovieThe Messengers Hurry
1980
MovieThe Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
1980
5.0MovieA Taste of Bread
Aikenov · 1979
6.1MovieTrans-Siberian Express
"Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin) · 1977
6.7MovieA Shot or It All Started on Saturday
Professor, Doctor of Sciences · 1976
8.0MovieMy Love Is in the Third Year
1976
MovieThe Choice
1975
MovieThe Falls
1973
8.5MovieLady Zhibek
Bekezhan · 1972
5.4MovieThe End of the Ataman
Chadiarov · 1970
MovieWorrisome Morning
1968
MovieWings of Song
1966
9.0MovieThe Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
Turar · 1965
5.0MovieCrossroads
Iskander · 1963
MovieMy Boy!
1962
8.0MovieSong Calls
1961
8.0MovieIn One District
Dyusen Bektasov · 1961