Asanali Ashimov
Acting
1937-05-08 · 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.
Filmography(32)
movieHostages of War
as Akazhan's father · 2022 · 8.1
movieAruah
as · 2018 · 0.0
movieThe Old Woman
as · 2014 · 0.0
movieWho Are You, Mr. Ka?
as Mr. Ka · 2010 · 8.5
movieThe Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
as Genghis Khan · 2005 · 0.0
movieThe House by the Salt Lake
as · 2004 · 0.0
moviePurely Kazakh History
as · 2001 · 0.0
movieErmak
as · 1997 · 6.0
movieManchurian Variant
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров · 1989 · 7.5
movieTurksib
as · 1986 · 8.0
movieArtemisia
as episode · 1986 · 0.0
movieShokan Valikhanov
as · 1985 · 0.0
movieA Provincial Romance
as · 1981 · 0.0
movieThe Messengers Hurry
as · 1980 · 9.0
movieThe Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
as · 1980 · 0.0
movieA Taste of Bread
as Aikenov · 1979 · 5.0
movieTrans-Siberian Express
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin) · 1977 · 6.1
movieA Shot or It All Started on Saturday
as Professor, Doctor of Sciences · 1976 · 6.7
movieMy Love Is in the Third Year
as · 1976 · 8.0
movieThe Choice
as · 1975 · 0.0
movieThe Falls
as · 1973 · 0.0
movieLady Zhibek
as Bekezhan · 1972 · 8.5
movieThe End of Ataman
as Chadiarov · 1970 · 5.4
movieWorrisome Morning
as · 1968 · 0.0