Asanali Ashimov
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- May 8, 1937
- Died
- December 21, 2025
- Birthplace
- Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)
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.
Filmography
Hostages of War 2022
as Akazhan's father
Aruah 2018
Actor
The Old Woman 2014
Actor
Who Are You, Mr. Ka? 2010
as Mr. Ka
The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter 2005
as Genghis Khan
The House by the Salt Lake 2004
Actor, Director
Purely Kazakh History 2001
Actor
Ermak 1997
Actor
Manchurian Variant 1989
as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров, Screenplay
Turksib 1986
Actor
Artemisia 1986
as episode, Director
Shokan Valikhanov 1985
Actor, Screenplay, Director
The Year of the Dragon 1982
Director
A Provincial Romance 1981
Actor
The Messengers Hurry 1980
as Karazhal
Серебряный рог Ала-Тау 1980
as Nurgazy
A Taste of Bread 1979
as Aikenov
Trans-Siberian Express 1977
as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
My Love Is in the Third Year 1976
Actor
A Shot or It All Started on Saturday 1976
as Professor, Doctor of Sciences
The Choice 1975
Actor
The Falls 1973
Actor
Lady Zhibek 1972
as Bekezhan
The End of the Ataman 1970
as Chadiarov
Worrisome Morning 1968
Actor
Wings of Song 1966
Actor
The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon 1965
as Turar
Crossroads 1963
as Iskander
My Boy! 1962
Actor
Song Calls 1961
Actor
In One District 1961
as Dyusen Bektasov
On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh 1959
as Zhanay Uralov
Botagoz 1958
Actor
Credits from TMDB.