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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
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Trans-Siberian Express

(1977) "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
The End of Ataman
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5

The End of Ataman

(1970) Chadiarov
Lady Zhibek
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8

Lady Zhibek

(1972) Bekezhan
Cuestión de Honor
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8

Cuestión de Honor

(2026) Akazhan's father
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
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5

A Shot or It All Started on Saturday

(1976) Professor, Doctor of Sciences
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
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On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
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On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh

(1959) Zhanay Uralov
Crossroads
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2

Crossroads

(1963) Iskander

Acting

Writing

Year Role Movie/Tv
2010 Writer
1989 Screenplay
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Directing

Year Role Movie/Tv
2004 Director
1982 Director
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