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.
Top Filmography
Hostages of War
2022 // MOVIE
The End of Ataman
1970 // MOVIE
Trans-Siberian Express
1977 // MOVIE
A Taste of Bread
1979 // MOVIE
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
1976 // MOVIE
Ermak
1997 // MOVIE
Crossroads
1963 // MOVIE
Lady Zhibek
1972 // MOVIE
My Love Is in the Third Year
1976 // MOVIE
Manchurian Variant
1989 // MOVIE
Purely Kazakh History
2001 // MOVIE
Wolf Trail
2010 // MOVIE
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
2005 // MOVIE
The House by the Salt Lake
2004 // MOVIE
A Provincial Romance
1981 // MOVIE