Asanali Ashimov
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.
32 acting credits · 4 directing credits
Acting · 32
Lady Zhibek
1972
Ermak
1997
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
1965
Trans-Siberian Express
1977
The End of Ataman
1970
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
1980
A Taste of Bread
1979
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
1959
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?
2010
My Love Is in the Third Year
1976
My Boy!
1962
Shokan Valikhanov
1985
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
1976
The House by the Salt Lake
2004
The Choice
1975
Wings of Song
1966
The Falls
1973
Botagoz
1958
Worrisome Morning
1968
Turksib
1986
Artemisia
1986
In One District
1961
The Old Woman
2014
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
2005
Manchurian Variant
1989
A Provincial Romance
1981
Crossroads
1963
Song Calls
1961
The Messengers Hurry
1980
Purely Kazakh History
2001
Aruah
2018
Hostages of War
2022
