Asanali Ashimov

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.

Known For

Crossroads

Trans-Siberian Express

Lady Zhibek

A Taste of Bread

Ermak

My Love Is in the Third Year

The End of Ataman

Manchurian Variant

All Movies (32)

• Hostages of War2022 · as Akazhan's father
• Aruah2018
• The Old Woman2014
• Who Are You, Mr. Ka?2010 · as Mr. Ka
• The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter2005 · as Genghis Khan
• The House by the Salt Lake2004
• Purely Kazakh History2001
• Ermak1997
• Manchurian Variant1989 · as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
• Turksib1986
• Artemisia1986 · as episode
• Shokan Valikhanov1985
• A Provincial Romance1981
• The Messengers Hurry1980
• The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau1980
• A Taste of Bread1979 · as Aikenov
• Trans-Siberian Express1977 · as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
• A Shot or It All Started on Saturday1976 · as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
• My Love Is in the Third Year1976
• The Choice1975
• The Falls1973
• Lady Zhibek1972 · as Bekezhan
• The End of Ataman1970 · as Chadiarov
• Worrisome Morning1968
• Wings of Song1966
• The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon1965 · as Turar
• Crossroads1963 · as Iskander
• My Boy!1962
• Song Calls1961
• In One District1961 · as Dyusen Bektasov
• On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh1959 · as Zhanay Uralov
• Botagoz1958