Akhmed Shamiyev July 11, 1908, Jarkent — June 14, 1983, Alma-Ata, Kazakh SSR. Uyghur Soviet actor and singer. People’s Artist of the Kazakh SSR (1969). Honored Artist of the Kazakh SSR (1958). He was born into a poor peasant family. His artistic career began in 1925 in the Jarkent drama circle. From 1935 to 1983, he was an actor of the Uyghur Musical Drama Theater. He made his professional stage... see more