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.
Acting
Movie
Hostages of War
as Akazhan's father
2022
Movie
The End of Ataman
as Chadiarov
1970
Movie
Trans-Siberian Express
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
1977
Movie
A Taste of Bread
as Aikenov
1979
Movie
Crossroads
as Iskander
1963
Movie
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
1976
Movie
Ermak
1997
Movie
Lady Zhibek
as Bekezhan
1972
Movie
My Love Is in the Third Year
1976
Movie
Manchurian Variant
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
1989
Movie
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?
as Mr. Ka
2010
Movie
In One District
as Dyusen Bektasov
1961
Movie
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
as Turar
1965
Movie
Turksib
1986
Movie
The Messengers Hurry
1980
Movie
Song Calls
1961
Movie
Purely Kazakh History
2001
Movie
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
as Genghis Khan
2005
Movie
The House by the Salt Lake
2004
Movie
A Provincial Romance
1981
Movie
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
as Zhanay Uralov
1959
Movie
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
1980
Movie
The Choice
1975
Movie
Worrisome Morning
1968
