Asanali Ashimov
Acting · Born 1937-05-08 · 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.
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Hostages of War 2022
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Aruah 2018
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The Old Woman 2014
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Wolf Trail 2010
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The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter 2005
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The House by the Salt Lake 2004
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Purely Kazakh History 2001
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Ermak 1997
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Manchurian Variant 1989
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Turksib 1986
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Artemisia 1986
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Shokan Valikhanov 1985
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A Provincial Romance 1981
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The Messengers Hurry 1980
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The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau 1980
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Trans-Siberian Express 1977
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A Shot or It All Started on Saturday 1976
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My Love Is in the Third Year 1976
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The Choice 1975
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The Falls 1973
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Lady Zhibek 1972
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The End of Ataman 1970
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Worrisome Morning 1968
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Wings of Song 1966
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The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon 1965
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Crossroads 1963
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My Boy! 1962
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Song Calls 1961
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In One Area 1961
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On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh 1959
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Botagoz 1958
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