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Asanali Ashimov(1937-2025)

  • Actor
  • Producer
  • Director
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Asanali Ashimov in Konets atamana (1971)
Asanali Ashimov was born on 8 May 1937 in Baikadam, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]. He was an actor and producer, known for The Year of the Dragon (1981), Manchzhurskiy variant (1989) and Chokan Valikhanov (1985). He was married to Bagdat Ashimova, Mayra Aymanova, Marzhan and Kulbanu. He died on 21 December 2025 in Kazakhstan.
BornMay 8, 1937
DiedDecember 21, 2025(88)
BornMay 8, 1937
DiedDecember 21, 2025(88)
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Known for

The Year of the Dragon (1981)
The Year of the Dragon
7.2
  • Director
  • 1981
Manchzhurskiy variant (1989)
Manchzhurskiy variant
4.8
  • Actor
  • 1989
Chokan Valikhanov (1985)
Chokan Valikhanov
TV Mini Series
  • Chingiz Velikhanov
  • 1985
Kyz-Zhibek (1972)
Kyz-Zhibek
7.8
  • Bekezhan(as A. Ashimov)
  • 1972

Credits

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Actor

  • Vajn emes kino (2023)
    Vajn emes kino
    • 2023
  • Kto Vy, gospodin Ka? (2010)
    Kto Vy, gospodin Ka?
    6.7
    • Mr. Ka
    • 2010
  • The Dream City (2009)
    The Dream City
    TV Series
    • 2009
  • Saga drevnikh bulgar: Saga o lyubvi docheri Chingiskhana (2005)
    Saga drevnikh bulgar: Saga o lyubvi docheri Chingiskhana
    • 2005
  • Sarancha
    TV Series
    • General
    • 2001–2003
  • Manchzhurskiy variant (1989)
    Manchzhurskiy variant
    4.8
    • 1989
  • Leytenant S. (1987)
    Leytenant S.
    6.0
    • Father of Almas
    • 1987
  • Polyn (1986)
    Polyn
    TV Movie
    • 1986
  • Turksib (1986)
    Turksib
    5.8
    • 1986
  • Chokan Valikhanov (1985)
    Chokan Valikhanov
    TV Mini Series
    • Chingiz Velikhanov
    • 1985
  • Provintsialnyy roman (1981)
    Provintsialnyy roman
    6.1
    • Prokuror (as A. Ashimov)
    • 1981
  • Dzhambul Khudajbergenov and Almira Ismailova in The Messengers Hurry (1980)
    The Messengers Hurry
    6.8
    • Karazhal (as A. Ashimov)
    • 1980
  • Serebryanyy rog Ala-Tau (1980)
    Serebryanyy rog Ala-Tau
    • 1980
  • Vkus khleba (1979)
    Vkus khleba
    6.4
    TV Mini Series
    • Kamal Ayshenov
    • 1979
  • Moya lyubov na tretyem kurse (1977)
    Moya lyubov na tretyem kurse
    7.0
    • (as A. Ashimov)
    • 1977

Producer

  • Nezrimyi Front IV: Prokuratura
    Short
    • producer (as Ashimov Asanaly)
    • 2015
  • Nezrimyi Front III: Salafizm
    Short
    • producer (as Ashimov Asanaly)
    • 2015
  • Nezrimyi Front II : Antiterror
    Short
    • producer (as Ashimov Asanaly)
    • 2014
  • Nezrimyi Front I: Razvedka
    Short
    • producer (as Ashimov Asanaly)
    • 2014

Director

  • Polyn (1986)
    Polyn
    TV Movie
    • Director
    • 1986
  • Chokan Valikhanov (1985)
    Chokan Valikhanov
    TV Mini Series
    • Director
    • 1985
  • The Year of the Dragon (1981)
    The Year of the Dragon
    7.2
    • Director
    • 1981

Personal details

  • Alternative names
    • Ashimov Asanaly
  • Born
    • May 8, 1937
    • Baikadam, Kazakh SSR, USSR [now Kazakhstan]
  • Died
    • December 21, 2025
    • Kazakhstan(undisclosed)
  • Spouses
      Bagdat Ashimova2002 - December 20, 2025 (his death, 1 child)
  • Children
      Madi

Did you know

  • Trivia
    In 1961-1963, he worked at the Kazakhfilm film studio.

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