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.
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- 2022 · Hostages of War as Akazhan's father
- 2018 · Aruah as
- 2014 · The Old Woman as
- 2010 · Wolf Trail as
- 2005 · The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter as Genghis Khan
- 2004 · The House by the Salt Lake as
- 2001 · Purely Kazakh History as
- 1997 · Ermak as
- 1989 · Manchurian Variant as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
- 1986 · Turksib as
- 1986 · Artemisia as
- 1981 · A Provincial Romance as
- 1980 · The Messengers Hurry as
- 1980 · The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau as
- 1977 · Trans-Siberian Express as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
- 1976 · A Shot or It All Started on Saturday as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
- 1976 · My Love Is in the Third Year as
- 1975 · The Choice as
- 1973 · The Falls as
- 1972 · Lady Zhibek as Bekezhan
- 1970 · The End of Ataman as Chadiarov
- 1968 · Worrisome Morning as
- 1966 · Wings of Song as
- 1965 · The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon as Turar
- 1963 · Crossroads as Iskander
- 1961 · Song Calls as
- 1961 · In One Area as Dyusen Bektasov
- 1959 · On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh as Zhanay Uralov
- 1958 · Botagoz as