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Asanali Ashimov

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.

Personal Info

Gender

Male

Birthday

1937-05-08

Place of Birth

Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)

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Purely Kazakh History

Purely Kazakh History

20010.0 / 10

Wolf Trail

Wolf Trail

20100.0 / 10

Trans-Siberian Express

Trans-Siberian Express

19775.6 / 10

A Shot or It All Started on Saturday

A Shot or It All Started on Saturday

19765.0 / 10

The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter

The Saga of the Ancient Bulgars: The Saga of the Love of Genghis Khan's Daughter

20050.0 / 10

The House by the Salt Lake

The House by the Salt Lake

20040.0 / 10

Ermak

Ermak

19976.0 / 10

Hostages of War

Hostages of War

20228.1 / 10

Lady Zhibek

Lady Zhibek

19728.0 / 10

The End of Ataman

The End of Ataman

19704.8 / 10

My Love Is in the Third Year

My Love Is in the Third Year

19766.0 / 10

Manchurian Variant

Manchurian Variant

19898.0 / 10

A Provincial Romance

A Provincial Romance

19810.0 / 10

On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh

On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh

19590.0 / 10

In One Area

In One Area

19610.0 / 10

Crossroads

Crossroads

19632.0 / 10

The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon

The Traces Go Beyond the Horizon

19650.0 / 10

The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau

The Silver Horn of Ala-Tau

19800.0 / 10

The Choice

The Choice

19750.0 / 10

Worrisome Morning

Worrisome Morning

19680.0 / 10

Artemisia

Artemisia

19860.0 / 10

Turksib

Turksib

19860.0 / 10

Wings of Song

Wings of Song

19660.0 / 10

The Messengers Hurry

The Messengers Hurry

19800.0 / 10

The Old Woman

The Old Woman

20140.0 / 10

The Falls

The Falls

19730.0 / 10

Aruah

Aruah

20180.0 / 10

Botagoz

Botagoz

19580.0 / 10

Song Calls

Song Calls

19610.0 / 10

The Year of the Dragon

The Year of the Dragon

19820.0 / 10

Wolf Trail

Wolf Trail

20100.0 / 10

The House by the Salt Lake

The House by the Salt Lake

20040.0 / 10

Manchurian Variant

Manchurian Variant

19898.0 / 10

Artemisia

Artemisia

19860.0 / 10