Asanali Ashimov

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.

Known For

Hostages of War

as Akazhan's father

The End of Ataman

as Chadiarov

Trans-Siberian Express

as "Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)

Ermak

A Shot or It All Started on Saturday

as Professor, Doctor of Sciences

Crossroads

as Iskander

Lady Zhibek

as Bekezhan

My Love Is in the Third Year

Manchurian Variant

as Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров

Purely Kazakh History