About

Known credits:
37
Birthday:
1937-05-08
Place of birth:
Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)
Website:
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Asanali Ashimov

Overview

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

Acting
2022 Hostages of War Actor Akazhan's father 58
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2018 Aruah Actor N/A
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2014 The Old Woman Actor N/A
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2010 Wolf Trail Actor N/A
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2005 The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter Actor Genghis Khan N/A
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2004 The House by the Salt Lake Actor N/A
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2001 Purely Kazakh History Actor N/A
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1997 Ermak Actor N/A
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1989 Manchurian Variant Actor Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров 58
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1986 Turksib Actor N/A
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1986 Artemisia Actor N/A
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1985 Shokan Valikhanov Actor N/A
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1981 A Provincial Romance Actor N/A
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1980 The Messengers Hurry Actor N/A
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1980 The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau Actor N/A
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1977 Trans-Siberian Express Actor "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin) 58
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1976 My Love Is in the Third Year Actor 58
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1976 A Shot or It All Started on Saturday Actor Professor, Doctor of Sciences 58
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1975 The Choice Actor N/A
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1973 The Falls Actor N/A
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1972 Lady Zhibek Actor Bekezhan 58
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1970 The End of Ataman Actor Chadiarov 58
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1968 Worrisome Morning Actor N/A
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1965 The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon Actor Turar N/A
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1963 Crossroads Actor Iskander 58
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1962 My Boy! Actor N/A
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1961 Song Calls Actor N/A
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1961 In One Area Actor Dyusen Bektasov N/A
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1959 On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh Actor Zhanay Uralov N/A
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1958 Botagoz Actor N/A
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Directing
2004 The House by the Salt Lake Directing Director N/A
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1986 Artemisia Directing Director N/A
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1985 Shokan Valikhanov Directing Director N/A
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1982 The Year of the Dragon Directing Director N/A
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Writing
2010 Wolf Trail Writing Writer N/A
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1989 Manchurian Variant Writing Screenplay 58
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1985 Shokan Valikhanov Writing Screenplay N/A
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