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