Al Hunter Ashton
Acting1957Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK
Biography
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.
Known For
Acting History
2009
The Firm
Writer
2008
Sisterhood
as Reggie
2003
Murder in Mind
TVas Tim Jolly• 1 eps
2001
From Hell
as Stonecutter
Mr In-Between
as Fat Dave
2000
The Wedding Tackle
as Taxi Driver
Gladiator
as Rome Trainer #1
1999
Treasure Island
as George Merry
See How They Run
TVas Insp. Greyson
See How They Run
TVWriter
Harbour Lights
TVWriter
1998
EverAfter
as Cargomaster
1997
The Broker's Man
TVWriter
1996
Tales from the Crypt
TVas Sgt. Cornwall• 1 eps
1994
White Goods
as Chris
Mr. Bean
TVas Drill Instructor• 1 eps
The Brittas Empire
TVas Tanker Driver• 1 eps
Time After Time
TVas Mr Eaton
White Goods
Director
White Goods
Writer
1993
The Bullion Boys
as Barnstable
Femme Fatale
as First Cop
Screen Two
TVas First Cop• 1 eps
Chef
TVas Police Sergeant
Safe
Writer
1991
Alive and Kicking
as Sgt. Tocknell
Bloody Sunday
as Soldier
Bread
TVas Badger• 1 eps
Alive and Kicking
Writer
1990
The Widowmaker
as Mr Wilding
Birds of a Feather
TVas Vic McCarthy• 1 eps
Inspector Morse
TVas Detective• 1 eps
Bergerac
TVas Detective Constable Dowsett• 1 eps
The Chief
TVas Don Mellis
1989
1988
A Fish Called Wanda
as Warder
1987
Rockliffe's Babies
TVas Rod
Watching
TVas Sam
1986
Agent on Ice
as Thug
Casualty
TVas Robert Palmer
1985
EastEnders
TVWriter
Screen Two
TVWriter
1984
Arthur's Hallowed Ground
as Billy
1982
Remembrance
as John
1964