Abay Karpykov - Actor Profile

Abay Karpykov

Directing
Freshness: Jan 21, 2026
1Total Films
5.0 Highest Rated
Born: Feb 6, 1955
Birth Place: Taldykorgan, Kazakh SSR, USSR

About Abay Karpykov

Abay Sadvokasovich Karpykov (Kazakh: Абай Садвокасович Карпыков; born February 6, 1955, Taldy-Kurgan) is a Soviet, Kazakh and Russian film director, screenwriter and producer. He graduated from the Moscow Historical and Archival Institute and the Directing Faculty of the All-Union State Institute of Cinematography (workshop of Sergei Solovyov). Specialty — director and producer. He produced the first Kazakh "soap operas" — "Crossroads" and "Locust". Of the full-length films, one of the first films was the film "The One who is more Tender" (1996), later he made the film "Farah" (1998). Both films starred the colorful actor Farhat Abdraimov — winner of two Russian film festivals in 1999 for these films.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Abay Karpykov reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 1 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Drama

The majority of Abay Karpykov's filmography leans towards the Drama genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Abay Karpykov remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Little Fish in Love, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Abay Karpykov Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Abay Karpykov's career based on audience ratings.

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Abay Karpykov.

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1989 Little Fish in Love - Flop Similar →

Abay Karpykov - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Abay Karpykov?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Abay Karpykov is "Little Fish in Love" with a rating of 5.0/10.

How many movies has Abay Karpykov acted in?

Abay Karpykov has been featured in at least 1 major films throughout their career.