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Asanali Ashimov

Asanali Ashimov

Birthday: 1937-05-08 | Place of Birth: 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.

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Known For

Acting

Year
Title

Role

2022
Hostages of War

as    Akazhan's father

1989
Manchurian Variant

as    Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров

1977
Trans-Siberian Express

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

1976
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday

as    Professor, Doctor of Sciences

1972
Lady Zhibek

as    Bekezhan

1970
The End of Ataman

as    Chadiarov

1965
1963
Crossroads

as    Iskander

1961
In One District

as    Dyusen Bektasov

1959
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh

as    Zhanay Uralov