Asanali Ashimov
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 8, 1937
- 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.
Movies with Asanali Ashimov
- Hostages of War 2022 · ★ 8.1
- The End of the Ataman 1970 · ★ 5.4
- Trans-Siberian Express 1977 · ★ 6.1
- A Taste of Bread 1979 · ★ 5.3
- Crossroads 1963 · ★ 5.0
- A Shot or It All Started on Saturday 1976 · ★ 6.7
- Ermak 1997 · ★ 6.0
- Lady Zhibek 1972 · ★ 8.5
- My Love Is in the Third Year 1976 · ★ 8.0
- Manchurian Variant 1989 · ★ 7.5
- Who Are You, Mr. Ka? 2010 · ★ 8.5
- In One District 1961 · ★ 8.0
- The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon 1965 · ★ 9.0
- Turksib 1986 · ★ 8.0
- The Messengers Hurry 1980 · ★ 9.0
- Song Calls 1961 · ★ 8.0
- Purely Kazakh History 2001
- The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter 2005
- The House by the Salt Lake 2004
- A Provincial Romance 1981
- On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh 1959
- Серебряный рог Ала-Тау 1980
- The Choice 1975
- Worrisome Morning 1968
- Artemisia 1986
- Wings of Song 1966
- The Old Woman 2014
- The Falls 1973
- Aruah 2018
- Botagoz 1958
- My Boy! 1962
- Shokan Valikhanov 1985
Movies directed by Asanali Ashimov
- The Year of the Dragon 1982 · ★ 8.0
- The House by the Salt Lake 2004
- Artemisia 1986
- Shokan Valikhanov 1985