Asanali Ashimov
Known for Acting
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
The End of Ataman
1970
as Chadiarov
Trans-Siberian Express
1977
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
Lady Zhibek
1972
as Bekezhan
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
1976
as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
Ermak
1997
A Taste of Bread
1979
as Aikenov
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
1959
as Zhanay Uralov
The Choice
1975
My Boy!
1962
The Old Woman
2014
Botagoz
1958
My Love Is in the Third Year
1976
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
1980
Artemisia
1986
as episode
Artemisia
1986
Director
Turksib
1986
The House by the Salt Lake
2004
The House by the Salt Lake
2004
Director
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
2005
as Genghis Khan
Wolf Trail
2010