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.
Also Known As
Movie Appearances
Purely Kazakh History
2001
Trans-Siberian Express
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
1977
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
1976
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
Ermak
1997
Hostages of War
as Akazhan's father
2022
Lady Zhibek
as Bekezhan
1972
The End of Ataman
as Chadiarov
1970
My Love Is in the Third Year
1976
Manchurian Variant
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
1989
A Provincial Romance
1981
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
as Zhanay Uralov
1959
In One District
as Dyusen Bektasov
1961
Crossroads
as Iskander
1963
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
as Turar
1965
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
1980
The Choice
1975
Worrisome Morning
1968
Artemisia
as episode
1986