Asanali Ashimov
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Male
Birthday
1937-05-08 (88 years old)
Place of Birth
Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)
Asanali Ashimov
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
Acting
(2022)
Hostages of War
as Akazhan's father
(2018)
(2014)
(2010)
(2005)
(2004)
(2001)
(1997)
(1989)
Manchurian Variant
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
(1986)
(1986)
(1981)
(1980)
(1980)
(1977)
Trans-Siberian Express
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
(1976)
(1976)
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
(1975)
(1973)
(1972)
Lady Zhibek
as Bekezhan
(1970)
The End of Ataman
as Chadiarov
(1968)
(1966)
(1965)
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
as Turar
(1963)
Crossroads
as Iskander
(1961)
In One Area
as Dyusen Bektasov
(1961)
(1959)
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
as Zhanay Uralov
(1958)
Crew
(2010)
Wolf Trail
Writer
(2004)
The House by the Salt Lake
Director
(1989)
Manchurian Variant
Screenplay
(1986)
Artemisia
Director
(1982)
The Year of the Dragon
Director