Person
Asanali Ashimov
Acting
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 8, 1937
- From
- Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)
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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Credits
Hostages of War
The End of the Ataman
Trans-Siberian Express
A Taste of Bread
Crossroads
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
Ermak
Lady Zhibek
My Love Is in the Third Year
Manchurian Variant
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?
In One District
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
Turksib
The Messengers Hurry
Song Calls
Purely Kazakh History
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter