Askar Bissembin

Askar Bissembin is a Kazakhstani director, screenwriter, producer, and actor, born on May 10, 1979, in Almaty. He graduated from the Kazakh National Medical University named after Asfendiyarov in 2002, specializing in psychiatry and addiction studies. However, during his studies, he developed a passion for KVN (a Russian humor competition) and subsequently transitioned into the film industry. Bisembin began his KVN journey in 1997, participating in interregional leagues. He contributed to the scripts of popular Russian TV series such as "Daddy's Daughters" and "Happy Together." He is also the founder and head of Skinny Man Production studio.