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.
Filmography
Hostages of War
as Akazhan's father
Hostages of War
as Akazhan's father
Aruah
Aruah
The Old Woman
The Old Woman
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?
as Mr. Ka
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?
as Mr. Ka
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
as Genghis Khan
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
as Genghis Khan
The House by the Salt Lake
The House by the Salt Lake
Purely Kazakh History
Purely Kazakh History
Ermak
Ermak
Manchurian Variant
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
Manchurian Variant
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
Turksib
Turksib
Artemisia
as episode
Artemisia
as episode
Shokan Valikhanov
Shokan Valikhanov
A Provincial Romance
A Provincial Romance
The Messengers Hurry
as Karazhal
The Messengers Hurry
as Karazhal
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
A Taste of Bread
as Aikenov
A Taste of Bread
as Aikenov
Trans-Siberian Express
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
Trans-Siberian Express
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
My Love Is in the Third Year
My Love Is in the Third Year
The Choice
The Choice
The Falls
The Falls
Lady Zhibek
as Bekezhan
Lady Zhibek
as Bekezhan
The End of the Ataman
as Chadiarov
The End of the Ataman
as Chadiarov
Worrisome Morning
Worrisome Morning
Wings of Song
Wings of Song
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
as Turar
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
as Turar
Crossroads
as Iskander
Crossroads
as Iskander
My Boy!
My Boy!
Song Calls
Song Calls
In One District
as Dyusen Bektasov
In One District
as Dyusen Bektasov
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
as Zhanay Uralov
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
as Zhanay Uralov
Botagoz
Botagoz