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Asanali Ashimov
Acting

Asanali Ashimov

Born 1937-05-08
Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)
Department: Acting

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

Prominent works featuring Asanali Ashimov

Lady Zhibek
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Lady Zhibek

1972
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Trans-Siberian Express
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Trans-Siberian Express

1977
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Crossroads
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Crossroads

1963
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The End of the Ataman
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The End of the Ataman

1970
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Hostages of War
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Hostages of War

2022
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The Old Woman
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The Old Woman

2014
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A Taste of Bread
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A Taste of Bread

1979
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Song Calls
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Song Calls

1961
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Manchurian Variant
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Manchurian Variant

1989
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Who Are You, Mr. Ka?
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Who Are You, Mr. Ka?

2010
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Filmography & Credits

Complete career catalog (38 titles)

PosterTitleCharacter / RoleTypeYear
Hostages of WarHostages of WarAkazhan's fatherMovie2022
AruahAruahSelf / AppearanceMovie2018
The Old WomanThe Old WomanSelf / AppearanceMovie2014
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?Who Are You, Mr. Ka?Mr. KaMovie2010
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's DaughterThe Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's DaughterGenghis KhanMovie2005
The House by the Salt LakeThe House by the Salt LakeSelf / AppearanceMovie2004
The House by the Salt LakeThe House by the Salt LakeDirectorMovie2004
Purely Kazakh HistoryPurely Kazakh HistorySelf / AppearanceMovie2001
ErmakErmakSelf / AppearanceMovie1997
Manchurian VariantManchurian VariantИсидзима, он же советский разведчик ЧадьяровMovie1989
Manchurian VariantManchurian VariantScreenplayMovie1989
TurksibTurksibSelf / AppearanceMovie1986
ArtemisiaArtemisiaepisodeMovie1986
ArtemisiaArtemisiaDirectorMovie1986
Shokan ValikhanovShokan ValikhanovSelf / AppearanceMovie1985
Shokan ValikhanovShokan ValikhanovScreenplayMovie1985
Shokan ValikhanovShokan ValikhanovDirectorMovie1985
The Year of the DragonThe Year of the DragonDirectorMovie1982
A Provincial RomanceA Provincial RomanceSelf / AppearanceMovie1981
The Messengers HurryThe Messengers HurryKarazhalMovie1980
The Silver Horn of Ala-TauThe Silver Horn of Ala-TauSelf / AppearanceMovie1980
A Taste of BreadA Taste of BreadAikenovMovie1979
Trans-Siberian ExpressTrans-Siberian Express"Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)Movie1977
A Shot or It All Started on SaturdayA Shot or It All Started on SaturdayProfessor, Doctor of SciencesMovie1976
My Love Is in the Third YearMy Love Is in the Third YearSelf / AppearanceMovie1976
The ChoiceThe ChoiceSelf / AppearanceMovie1975
The FallsThe FallsSelf / AppearanceMovie1973
Lady ZhibekLady ZhibekBekezhanMovie1972
The End of the AtamanThe End of the AtamanChadiarovMovie1970
Worrisome MorningWorrisome MorningSelf / AppearanceMovie1968
Wings of SongWings of SongSelf / AppearanceMovie1966
The Traces Go Beyond the HorizonThe Traces Go Beyond the HorizonTurarMovie1965
CrossroadsCrossroadsIskanderMovie1963
My Boy!My Boy!Self / AppearanceMovie1962
Song CallsSong CallsSelf / AppearanceMovie1961
In One DistrictIn One DistrictDyusen BektasovMovie1961
On the Wild Coast of the IrtyshOn the Wild Coast of the IrtyshZhanay UralovMovie1959
BotagozBotagozSelf / AppearanceMovie1958