Al Hunter Ashton
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Al Hunter Ashton has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. 'Gladiator' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'From Hell' is a second title with real reach. 1982 is the year the filmography opens. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career.
Al Hunter Ashton
10 Movies
19 Series
Al Hunter Ashton has been in the trade long enough to be called a veteran actor with a filmography that reaches back further than most viewers remember. 'Gladiator' is the longest-standing point of contact with the audience. 'From Hell' is a second title with real reach. 1982 is the year the filmography opens. Television and film have both stayed in regular use across the career.
TV Shows
Writer
Plays Vinnie Stanley
The Broker's Man
1997
Writer
Plays Insp. Greyson
See How They Run
1999
Plays Det Sgt Oliphant
Devices and Desires
1991
Plays Tanker Driver
The Brittas Empire
1991
Plays Police Sergeant
Chef
1993
Plays Sgt. Cornwall
Tales from the Crypt
1989
Plays Detective
Inspector Morse
1987
Plays Drill Instructor
Mr. Bean
1990
Plays Detective Constable Dowsett
Bergerac
1981
Plays Badger
Bread
1986
Plays Vic McCarthy
Birds of a Feather
1989
Plays Tim Jolly
Murder in Mind
2001
Plays Sam
Watching
1987
Plays Plumber
Surgical Spirit
1989
Writer
Plays First Cop
Screen Two
1985
Plays Don Mellis
The Chief
1990
Plays Rod
Rockliffe's Babies
1987
Plays Bill
Urban Gothic
2000
Plays Orso
The Basil Brush Show
2002
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From Hell
Full Filmography
Murder in Mind
Tim Jolly · 1 episode
2003
TV
The Basil Brush Show
Orso · 1 episode
2002–
TV
Mr In-Between
Fat Dave
2001
Film
From Hell
Stonecutter
2001
Film
The Wedding Tackle
Taxi Driver
2000
Film
Urban Gothic
Bill · 1 episode
2000–
TV
Gladiator
Rome Trainer #1
2000
Film
See How They Run
Insp. Greyson · 4 episodes
1999
TV
Treasure Island
George Merry
1999
Film
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Al Hunter Ashton still alive?
Al Hunter Ashton passed away on April 27, 2007 at age 49.
What are the most famous roles of Al Hunter Ashton?
Al Hunter Ashton is best known for roles in Gladiator, From Hell, A Fish Called Wanda.
How many movies has Al Hunter Ashton been in?
Over a 25-year career (since 1982), Al Hunter Ashton has appeared in 10 movies and 19 TV shows.
What was Al Hunter Ashton's first movie?
The career of Al Hunter Ashton began with Remembrance (1982).
What is Al Hunter Ashton's most recent movie or series?
Al Hunter Ashton's most recent release is Sisterhood, which premiered on October 17, 2008.
What TV shows has Al Hunter Ashton appeared in?
On television, Al Hunter Ashton has appeared in Mr. Bean, Tales from the Crypt, Inspector Morse, Casualty.
Al Hunter Ashton
1957-06-27 · 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.