Asanali Ashimov

Asanali Ashimuly Ashimov (Kazakh: Асанәлі Әшімұлы Әшімов, born May 8, 1937) is a Soviet and Kazakh actor, stage and screen director, screenwriter, educator, professor of drama. Ashimov was born in Bayqadam (or, according to other sources, Zhayilma) settlement on May 8, 1937) Sarysu District, South Kazakhstan Region, Kazakh SSR.Having graduated from Kazakh National Academy of Arts in Almaty as a theater drama actor in 1961, Ashimov started his career in the movie industry at Kazakhfilm Studios.In 1963, he joined Auezov Kazakh Drama Theater in Almaty as an actor and later director. He also served as an Art Director at Auezov Theater.Ashimov's success and recognition as an actor stemmed from his performance in such movies as The End of the Ataman by Shaken Aimanov, Trans-Siberian Express, Who Are You Mr. Ka? and Kyz-Zhibek.Throughout his time at Auezov Theater, Ashimov was in 50 productions.Ashimov taught at Kazakh National Academy of Arts named after Zhurgenev where he received a professorship.He wrote the books Song of Mayra, Dedication, With Love Yours Asanali Ashimov.