Asanali Ashimov
Born: 1937-05-08
• Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)
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
Hostages of War
Aruah
The Old Woman
Wolf Trail
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
The House by the Salt Lake
Purely Kazakh History
Ermak
Manchurian Variant
Turksib
Artemisia
Shokan Valikhanov
A Provincial Romance
The Messengers Hurry
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
Trans-Siberian Express
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
My Love Is in the Third Year
The Choice
The Falls
Lady Zhibek
The End of Ataman
Worrisome Morning
Wings of Song
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
Crossroads
My Boy!
Song Calls
In One District
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
Botagoz