Asanali Ashimov

Acting

May 8, 1937 (89)

Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)

32 movies

3.7 avg

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...

Filmography

2020s

1 film

Hostages of War

as Akazhan's father

20228.1

2010s

3 films

Aruah

2018

The Old Woman

2014

Who Are You, Mr. Ka?

as Mr. Ka