Asanali Ashimov
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 8, 1937, Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)
- Movies
- 37
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.
Best-Known Movies
Filmography
| 2022 | Hostages of War | Akazhan's father |
| 2018 | Aruah | |
| 2014 | The Old Woman | |
| 2010 | Who Are You, Mr. Ka? | Mr. Ka |
| 2005 | The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter | Genghis Khan |
| 2004 | The House by the Salt Lake | |
| 2001 | Purely Kazakh History | |
| 1997 | Ermak | |
| 1989 | Manchurian Variant | Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров |
| 1986 | Turksib | |
| 1986 | Artemisia | episode |
| 1985 | Shokan Valikhanov | |
| 1981 | A Provincial Romance | |
| 1980 | The Messengers Hurry | Karazhal |
| 1980 | Серебряный рог Ала-Тау | Nurgazy |
| 1979 | A Taste of Bread | Aikenov |
| 1977 | Trans-Siberian Express | "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin) |
| 1976 | A Shot or It All Started on Saturday | Professor, Doctor of Sciences |
| 1976 | My Love Is in the Third Year | |
| 1975 | The Choice | |
| 1973 | The Falls | |
| 1972 | Lady Zhibek | Bekezhan |
| 1970 | The End of the Ataman | Chadiarov |
| 1968 | Worrisome Morning | |
| 1966 | Wings of Song | |
| 1965 | The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon | Turar |
| 1963 | Crossroads | Iskander |
| 1962 | My Boy! | |
| 1961 | Song Calls | |
| 1961 | In One District | Dyusen Bektasov |
| 1959 | On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh | Zhanay Uralov |
| 1958 | Botagoz |
Directing, Writing & Producing
| 2004 | The House by the Salt Lake | Director |
| 1989 | Manchurian Variant | Screenplay |
| 1986 | Artemisia | Director |
| 1985 | Shokan Valikhanov | Screenplay, Director |
| 1982 | The Year of the Dragon | Director |
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