Director

Asanali Ashimov

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Directed movies: 3Directed series: 0All crew credits: 6

TMDB ID: 1329275

IMDb ID: nm0038966

Known for: Acting

Born: May 8, 1937

Age: 88

Place of birth: Байкадам, СССР (Казахстан)

Gender: Male

Adult content flag: No

Career span: 1958 - 2022

Years active: 65

Wikidata: Q4073467

Also known as

Асанали Ашимов

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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.

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