Asanali Ashimov
Acting Born: 1937-05-08 Age: 88 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
The End of Ataman
The House by the Salt Lake
Trans-Siberian Express
A Provincial Romance
The Choice
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
The Old Woman
The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau
Ermak
The Falls
Wolf Trail
Lady Zhibek
Manchurian Variant
Botagoz
My Love Is in the Third Year
Turksib
Shokan Valikhanov
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
The Messengers Hurry
My Boy!