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Asanali Ashimov

May 08, 1937 (88 years old) in 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.

Known For

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Manchurian Variant
Исидзима, он же советский разведчик Чадьяров
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Turksib
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Trans-Siberian Express
"Fun Fan" (Fan Yu Chun \ Chagarov) (voiced by Aleksandr Kalyagin)
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The End of Ataman
Chadiarov
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Lady Zhibek
Bekezhan
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On the Wild Coast of the Irtysh
Zhanay Uralov
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Wolf Trail
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Hostages of War
Akazhan's father
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My Love Is in the Third Year
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Ermak

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