Actor
Asanali Ashimov
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 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.
Often works with
Nurzhuman Ihtymbaev
5 titles together
The End of the Ataman, A Taste of Bread, Lady Zhibek
Anuarbek Moldabekov
4 titles together
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday, My Love Is in the Third Year, Lady Zhibek
Idris Nogajbayev
3 titles together
A Taste of Bread, Lady Zhibek, The Messengers Hurry
Farida Sharipova
3 titles together
Crossroads, Lady Zhibek, The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon
Dinmukhamet Akhimov
3 titles together
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday, The Old Woman, The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
Kenenbai Kozhabekov
3 titles together
Lady Zhibek, Turksib, The Messengers Hurry
Full filmography · 33
Hostages of War
as Akazhan's father
2022
Aruah
cast
2018
The Old Woman
cast
2014
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?
as Mr. Ka
2010
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
as Genghis Khan
2005
The House by the Salt Lake
cast and Director
2004
Purely Kazakh History
cast
2001
Ermak
cast
1997
Manchurian Variant
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
1989
Turksib
cast
1986
Artemisia
as episode and Director
1986
Shokan Valikhanov
cast and Director
1985