Sanzhar Madi
Biography
Sanzhar Madi, also known as Sanjar Madi and Sanzhar Madiev, is a Kazakhstani actor and director. He was born on August 4, 1986, in Almaty, which is also referred to as Alma-Ata, USSR, in Kazakhstan. His film career began during his second year of university when he started acting in commercials. His big-screen debut took place in 2009 when he was offered the lead role in Kuat Isaev’s detective action film titled The Other Side. Some of the other films he has starred in include City of Dreams, The Tale of the Pink Rabbit, The Return, My Heart – Astana, The Book of Legends: The Mysterious Forest, Girlfriends, Knight’s Move, Ghost Hunting, and The Golden Horde.
Career overview
Sanzhar Madi is a Kazakhstani actor and director. Born on August 4, 1986, in Almaty, he began his film career during his second year of university by acting in commercials. His big-screen debut took place in 2009 when he was offered the lead role in Kuat Isaev's detective action film "The Other Side". This marked the beginning of his acting career in films.
Madi has since appeared in a number of films, including "City of Dreams", "The Tale of the Pink Rabbit", "The Return", "My Heart – Astana", "The Book of Legends: The Mysterious Forest", "Girlfriends", "Knight’s Move", "Ghost Hunting", and "The Golden Horde". His extensive filmography showcases his versatility as an actor, taking on a wide range of roles in various genres.
Throughout his career, Madi has accumulated a total of 38 known credits, demonstrating his dedication to his craft and his ability to adapt to different roles and projects. As a Kazakhstani actor, Madi has made significant contributions to the film industry, bringing diverse stories and characters to the screen.
Ask the Vault
Ask anything about Sanzhar Madi.
Frequent co-stars
Career timeline
Full Filmography
38 titles- Rise of the Conqueror (2026) as Jasur
- Getting Married Is Easy (2026)
- Kazakh Scary Tales (2025)
- С любовью, аферист (2025) as Тимур
- Roots (2024) as Aibar
- Golden Eagle. Special Forces (2023)
- Mountain Onion (2022) as Uncle Vitya
- Kelinka Sabina 3 (2022)
- Obsession (2022) Director
- Ademoka’s Education (2022) as English teacher
- The Donor (2022)
- The Wife (2021)
- Yellow Cat (2020) as Zhambas
- Ulbolsyn (2020)
- Big Little Life (2020) as Damir
- The Mongolian Connection (2019)
- Atbai’s Fight (2019) as Rafael
- Scarlet Sails: A New Story (2019) as Тимур
- Dissolve (2019)
- The Golden Horde (2018)
- Deadly Still (2018) as Arman / Nick
- Clay Pit (2018) as Rustam
- Paris Song (2018) as Amre Kashaubayev
- Businessmen (2018) as Marat Serikovich
- Guardians (2017) as Temirkhan / Khan
- Married at 30 (2016) as Дастан
- Amanat (2016) as Kenesary Khan
- The Road to Home (2015) as Maksat
- Hunting the Phantom (2014) as Timur
- Fake: Watch Yourself (2014) as Sanzhar
- The Knight's Move (2013) as Murat
- The Book of Legends: The Mysterious Forest (2012)
- In100Gram (2012) Director
- Astana, I Love You (2012)
- Return (2011)
- Six Degrees of Celebration 2 (2011)
- Tale of a Pink Hare (2010) as Zhan
- The Other Side (2009)
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Sanzhar Madi best known for?
Sanzhar Madi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Rise of the Conqueror (2026).
When and where was Sanzhar Madi born?
Sanzhar Madi was born on August 4, 1986 in Alma-Ata, USSR (Kazakhstan).
How many credits does Sanzhar Madi have?
Sanzhar Madi has accumulated over 38 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2009 to 2026.
What is Sanzhar Madi's background in cinema and television?
Sanzhar Madi, also known as Sanjar Madi and Sanzhar Madiev, is a Kazakhstani actor and director. He was born on August 4, 1986, in Almaty, which is also referred to as Alma-Ata, USSR, in Kazakhstan. His film career began during his second year of university when he started acting in commercials. His big-screen debut to...