Cast
Asanali Ashimov
Acting
Cast
Asanali Ashimov
Known for
Acting
Born
1937-05-08
From
Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)
Also known as Асанали Ашимов
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.
The House by the Salt Lake
Ermak
Lady Zhibek
as Bekezhan
Trans-Siberian Express
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
as Zhanay Uralov
The End of Ataman
as Chadiarov
Turksib
A Provincial Romance
The Old Woman
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
as Turar
The Messengers Hurry
Wings of Song
Crossroads
as Iskander
The Choice
Manchurian Variant
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
In One District
as Dyusen Bektasov
Worrisome Morning
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
as Genghis Khan
My Love Is in the Third Year
A Taste of Bread
as Aikenov
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?
as Mr. Ka
Botagoz
Shokan Valikhanov
My Boy!
The Falls
Purely Kazakh History
Hostages of War
as Akazhan's father
Song Calls
Artemisia
as episode
