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.

Known For

1972★8.5
Lady Zhibek
as Bekezhan
1977★6.1
Trans-Siberian Express
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
1970★5.4
The End of the Ataman
as Chadiarov
2014
The Old Woman
1989★7.5
Manchurian Variant
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
1963★5.0
Crossroads
as Iskander

Credits

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Actor 32 credits

Hostages of War
as Akazhan's father
★8.12022
Aruah
2018
The Old Woman
2014
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?
as Mr. Ka
★8.52010
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
as Genghis Khan
2005
The House by the Salt Lake
2004
Purely Kazakh History
2001
Ermak
★6.01997
Manchurian Variant
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
★7.51989
Artemisia
as episode
1986

Writer 2 credits

Manchurian Variant
Screenplay
★7.51989
Shokan Valikhanov
Screenplay
1985

Director 4 credits

The House by the Salt Lake
Director
2004
Artemisia
Director
1986
Shokan Valikhanov
Director
1985
The Year of the Dragon
Director
★8.01982

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