Al Hunter Ashton

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Al Hunter Ashton

Acting June 27, 1957

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK

Al Hunter Ashton (1957-2007) was a Birmingham born actor and screenwriter. As an actor, he performed mainly under the name Al Ashton (to ensure he appeared high up in any alphabet…

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Gladiator

Gladiator

8.2 2000 Movie
From Hell

From Hell

6.7 2001 Movie
A Fish Called Wanda

A Fish Called Wanda

7.2 1988 Movie
Mr. Bean

Mr. Bean

8.0 1990 TV Show
EverAfter

EverAfter

7.5 1998 Movie
Tales from the Crypt

Tales from the Crypt

8.0 1989 TV Show
EastEnders

EastEnders

4.2 1985 TV Show
Casualty

Casualty

6.2 1986 TV Show
Inspector Morse

Inspector Morse

7.9 1987 TV Show
Crossroads

Crossroads

5.5 1964 TV Show
Screen Two

Screen Two

7.1 1985 TV Show
Bergerac

Bergerac

7.0 1981 TV Show

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Al Hunter Ashton (1957-2007) was a Birmingham born actor and screenwriter. As an actor, he performed mainly under the name Al Ashton (to ensure he appeared high up in any alphabetical credits) and wrote as Al Hunter Ashton. His most famous work was his script for Alan Clarke's seminal football hooliganism film, The Firm.

Filmography

Movies and shows, newest first

  1. 2009
    The Firm

    Movie Writer

  2. 2008
    Sisterhood

    Movie Reggie

  3. 2008
    Incendiary

    Movie Male Survivor

  4. 2002
    The Basil Brush Show

    TV show Orso

  5. 2001
    Mr In-Between

    Movie Fat Dave

  6. 2001
    Murder in Mind

    TV show Tim Jolly

  7. 2001
    From Hell

    Movie Stonecutter

  8. 2000
    The Wedding Tackle

    Movie Taxi Driver

  9. 2000
    Urban Gothic

    TV show Bill

  10. 2000
    Gladiator

    Movie Rome Trainer #1

  11. 1999
    Harbour Lights

    TV show Writer

  12. 1999
    Treasure Island

    Movie George Merry

  13. 1999
    See How They Run

    TV show Inspector Greyson

  14. 1998
    EverAfter

    Movie Cargomaster

  15. 1997
    The Broker's Man

    TV show Vinnie Stanley

  16. 1995
    Backup

    TV show

More credits
  1. 1995
    Rumble

    TV show Wart

  2. 1994
    Time After Time

    TV show Mr Eaton

  3. 1994
    White Goods

    Movie Chris

  4. 1993
    The Bullion Boys

    Movie Barnstable

  5. 1993
    Safe

    Movie Writer

  6. 1993
    Femme Fatale

    Movie First Cop

  7. 1993
    Chef

    TV show Police Sergeant

  8. 1991
    Bloody Sunday

    Movie Soldier

  9. 1991
    Secret History

    TV show Soldier

  10. 1991
    Alive and Kicking

    Movie Sgt. Tocknell

  11. 1991
    Devices and Desires

    TV show Det Sgt Oliphant

  12. 1991
    The Brittas Empire

    TV show Tanker Driver

  13. 1990
    The Widowmaker

    Movie Mr Wilding

  14. 1990
    The Chief

    TV show Don Mellis

  15. 1990
    Mr. Bean

    TV show Drill Instructor

  16. 1989
    Birds of a Feather

    TV show Vic McCarthy

  17. 1989
    Streetwise

    TV show Writer

  18. 1989
    Screen One

    TV show Writer

  19. 1989
    Tales from the Crypt

    TV show Sgt. Cornwall

  20. 1989
    Surgical Spirit

    TV show Plumber

  21. 1989
    The Firm

    Movie Writer

  22. 1988
    A Fish Called Wanda

    Movie Warder

  23. 1987
    Watching

    TV show Sam

  24. 1987
    Rockliffe's Babies

    TV show Rod