Acting
Asanali Ashimov
JA, KK, RU cinema · 33 credits
Born
8 May 1937
Died
21 December 2025 (aged 88)
Birthplace
Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)
Also known as Ашимов Асанали · Ashimov Asanali
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.
Known for
Filmography
Hostages of War
as Akazhan's father
Who Are You, Mr. Ka?
as Mr. Ka
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter
as Genghis Khan
The House by the Salt Lake
Actor, Director
Ermak
Actor
Manchurian Variant
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров, Screenplay
Artemisia
as episode, Director
Turksib
Actor
Shokan Valikhanov
Actor, Screenplay, Director
Серебряный рог Ала-Тау
as Nurgazy
The Messengers Hurry
as Karazhal
A Taste of Bread
as Aikenov
Trans-Siberian Express
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday
as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
Lady Zhibek
as Bekezhan
The End of the Ataman
as Chadiarov
Crossroads
as Iskander
In One District
as Dyusen Bektasov
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
as Zhanay Uralov
