Asanali Ashimov

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.

Most Known For

The End of Ataman

as Chadiarov

Crossroads

as Iskander

Lady Zhibek

as Bekezhan

The Old Woman

The Choice

Trans-Siberian Express

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

A Provincial Romance

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

as Genghis Khan

Ermak

Botagoz

The House by the Salt Lake

The Messengers Hurry

My Boy!

A Shot or It All Started on Saturday

as Professor, Doctor of Sciences

Wings of Song

Song Calls

Manchurian Variant

as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров

Artemisia

Wolf Trail

Shokan Valikhanov