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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Hostages of War
Character: Akazhan's father
MOVIE • 2022
Aruah
Character:
MOVIE • 2018
The Old Woman
Character:
MOVIE • 2014
Wolf Trail
Character:
MOVIE • 2010
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
Character: Genghis Khan
MOVIE • 2005
The House by the Salt Lake
Character:
MOVIE • 2004
Purely Kazakh History
Character:
MOVIE • 2001
Ermak
Character:
MOVIE • 1997
Manchurian Variant
Character: Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
MOVIE • 1989
Turksib
Character:
MOVIE • 1986
Artemisia
Character:
MOVIE • 1986
Shokan Valikhanov
Character:
MOVIE • 1985
A Provincial Romance
Character:
MOVIE • 1981
The Messengers Hurry
Character:
MOVIE • 1980
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
Character:
MOVIE • 1980
Trans-Siberian Express
Character: "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
MOVIE • 1977
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
Character: Professor, Doctor of Sciences
MOVIE • 1976
My Love Is in the Third Year
Character:
MOVIE • 1976
The Choice
Character:
MOVIE • 1975
The Falls
Character:
MOVIE • 1973
Crew
Crew Credits
Wolf Trail
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2010
The House by the Salt Lake
Role: Director
MOVIE • 2004
Manchurian Variant
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1989
Artemisia
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1986
Shokan Valikhanov
Role: Screenplay
MOVIE • 1985
Shokan Valikhanov
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1985
The Year of the Dragon
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1982