Person Details
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Aliases: Асанали Ашимов
Gender: Male
Place of birth: Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)
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Movie Involvements: 15
TV Involvements: 0
Most Famous Work
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 Famous Work
Trans-Siberian Express
(1977) "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)The End of Ataman
(1970) ChadiarovLady Zhibek
(1972) BekezhanCuestión de Honor
(2026) Akazhan's fatherA Shot or It All Started on Saturday
(1976) Professor, Doctor of SciencesThe Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
(2005) Genghis KhanOn the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
(1959) Zhanay UralovCrossroads
(1963) IskanderActing
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | N/A | |
| 2005 | Genghis Khan | |
| 2004 | N/A | |
| 2001 | N/A | |
| 1997 | N/A | |
| 1989 | Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров | |
| 1981 | N/A | |
| 1980 | N/A | |
| 1977 | "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin) | |
| 1976 | N/A | |
| Professor, Doctor of Sciences | ||
| 1975 | N/A | |
| 1972 | Bekezhan | |
| 1970 | Chadiarov | |
| 1968 | N/A | |
| 1965 | Turar | |
| 1963 | Iskander | |
| 1961 | Dyusen Bektasov | |
| 1959 | Zhanay Uralov | |
| Akazhan's father | ||
| Year | Character | Movie/Tv |
Writing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Writer | |
| 1989 | Screenplay | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
Directing
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | Director | |
| 1982 | Director | |
| Year | Role | Movie/Tv |