Acting · Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан) · Born May 8, 1937
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.
MovieHostages of War
2022
as Akazhan's father
MovieAruah
2018
MovieThe Old Woman
2014
MovieWho Are You, Mr. Ka?
2010
as Mr. Ka
MovieThe Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
2005
as Genghis Khan
MovieThe House by the Salt Lake
2004
MoviePurely Kazakh History
2001
MovieErmak
1997
MovieManchurian Variant
1989
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
MovieTurksib
1986
MovieArtemisia
1986
as episode
MovieShokan Valikhanov
1985
MovieA Provincial Romance
1981
MovieThe Messengers Hurry
1980
as Karazhal
MovieThe Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
1980
MovieA Taste of Bread
1979
as Aikenov
MovieTrans-Siberian Express
1977
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
MovieA Shot or It All Started on Saturday
1976
as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
MovieMy Love Is in the Third Year
1976
MovieThe Choice
1975
MovieThe Falls
1973
MovieLady Zhibek
1972
as Bekezhan
MovieThe End of the Ataman
1970
as Chadiarov
MovieWorrisome Morning
1968
MovieWings of Song
1966
MovieThe Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
1965
as Turar
MovieCrossroads
1963
as Iskander
MovieMy Boy!
1962
MovieSong Calls
1961
MovieIn One District
1961
as Dyusen Bektasov
MovieOn the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
1959
as Zhanay Uralov
MovieBotagoz
1958
