Asanali Ashimov

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Asanali Ashimov

Acting 89 May 8, 1937

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 Kazak…

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Crossroads

Crossroads

5.0 1963 Movie
Trans-Siberian Express

Trans-Siberian Express

6.1 1977 Movie
The End of the Ataman

The End of the Ataman

5.4 1970 Movie
Lady Zhibek

Lady Zhibek

8.5 1972 Movie
Song Calls

Song Calls

8.0 1961 Movie
Hostages of War

Hostages of War

8.1 2022 Movie
The Old Woman

The Old Woman

2014 Movie
Shokan Valikhanov

Shokan Valikhanov

1985 Movie
A Taste of Bread

A Taste of Bread

5.0 1979 Movie
Manchurian Variant

Manchurian Variant

7.5 1989 Movie
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?

Who Are You, Mr. Ka?

8.5 2010 Movie
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh

On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh

1959 Movie

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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

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2022
    Hostages of War

    Movie Akazhan's father

  2. 2018
    Aruah

    Movie

  3. 2014
    The Old Woman

    Movie

  4. 2010
    Who Are You, Mr. Ka?

    Movie Mr. Ka

  5. 2005
    The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter

    Movie Genghis Khan

  6. 2004
    The House by the Salt Lake

    Movie

  7. 2001
    Purely Kazakh History

    Movie

  8. 1997
    Ermak

    Movie

  9. 1989
    Manchurian Variant

    Movie Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров

  10. 1986
    Turksib

    Movie

  11. 1986
    Artemisia

    Movie episode

  12. 1985
    Shokan Valikhanov

    Movie

  13. 1982
    The Year of the Dragon

    Movie Director

  14. 1981
    A Provincial Romance

    Movie

  15. 1980
    The Messengers Hurry

    Movie Karazhal

  16. 1980
    The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau

    Movie

More credits
  1. 1979
    A Taste of Bread

    Movie Aikenov

  2. 1977
    Trans-Siberian Express

    Movie "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)

  3. 1976
    My Love Is in the Third Year

    Movie

  4. 1976
    A Shot or It All Started on Saturday

    Movie Professor, Doctor of Sciences

  5. 1975
    The Choice

    Movie

  6. 1973
    The Falls

    Movie

  7. 1972
    Lady Zhibek

    Movie Bekezhan

  8. 1970
    The End of the Ataman

    Movie Chadiarov

  9. 1968
    Worrisome Morning

    Movie

  10. 1966
    Wings of Song

    Movie

  11. 1965
    The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon

    Movie Turar

  12. 1963
    Crossroads

    Movie Iskander

  13. 1962
    My Boy!

    Movie

  14. 1961
    Song Calls

    Movie

  15. 1961
    In One District

    Movie Dyusen Bektasov

  16. 1959
    On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh

    Movie Zhanay Uralov

  17. 1958
    Botagoz

    Movie