Actor

Al Hunter Ashton

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 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.

Notable work

8.2
Gladiator (2000)
as Rome Trainer #1
7.2
A Fish Called Wanda (1988)
as Warder
8
Mr. Bean (1990)
as Drill Instructor
7.5
EverAfter (1998)
as Cargomaster
8
Tales from the Crypt (1989)
as Sgt. Cornwall

Often works with

Roger Sloman
3 titles together
Mr. Bean, The Brittas Empire, Bergerac
Walter Sparrow
2 titles together
EverAfter, Treasure Island
Steve McFadden
2 titles together
EastEnders, The Firm
Perry Fenwick
2 titles together
EastEnders, Inspector Morse
Kevin Whately
2 titles together
Inspector Morse, Murder in Mind
Ian Bleasdale
2 titles together
Casualty, The Brittas Empire

Full filmography · 49

The Basil Brush Show
as Orso
2002
Murder in Mind
as Tim Jolly
2001
Urban Gothic
as Bill
2000
Harbour Lights
Writer
1999
See How They Run
as Insp. Greyson and Writer
1999
The Broker's Man
as Vinnie Stanley and Writer
1997
Backup
cast
1995
Time After Time
as Mr Eaton
1994
Chef
as Police Sergeant
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Secret History
as Soldier
1991
Devices and Desires
as Det Sgt Oliphant
1991
The Brittas Empire
as Tanker Driver
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