Leslie Ash
Actress · Since 1979
Known for
Steady employment describes the working life of Leslie Ash, a British actress, better known to casting directors than to the public. Out of a long list, 'Quadrophenia' is the entry with the largest audience, with Steph as the role. 'Curse of the Pink Panther' counts among the more visible of the rest. The list leans toward comedy. The credit list runs to 18 titles.
Leslie Ash
Actress · Since 1979
11 Movies · 7 Series
Steady employment describes the working life of Leslie Ash, a British actress, better known to casting directors than to the public. Out of a long list, 'Quadrophenia' is the entry with the largest audience, with Steph as the role. 'Curse of the Pink Panther' counts among the more visible of the rest. The list leans toward comedy. The credit list runs to 18 titles.
Movies
Plays Juleta Shane (AKA Julie Morgan)
Curse of the Pink Panther
1983
Plays Steph
Quadrophenia
1979
Plays Sharon
Nutcracker
1982
Plays Jennifer
Ruth
2021
Plays Girl in Cafe
Dead on Time
1983
Plays Carol Landau
Shadey
1985
Plays Judy
To Be Someone
2021
Plays Natalie Dixon
Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse
1978
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To Be Someone
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To Be Someone
Judy
2021
Ruth
Jennifer
2021
Where the Heart Is
Karen Buckley
1997–
Men Behaving Badly
Deborah · 41 episodes
1992–
Perfect Scoundrels
Daisy Garland
1991Season 2
The Marksman
Hazel · 3 episodes
1987–
Home to Roost
Susie Perkins
1987Season 3
Shadey
Carol Landau
1985
C.A.T.S. Eyes
Fred Smith · 30 episodes
1985–
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Leslie Ash and where are they from?
Leslie Ash is 66 years old, born on February 19, 1960 in Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Leslie Ash?
Leslie Ash is best known for roles in Quadrophenia, Curse of the Pink Panther, Dead on Time.
How many movies has Leslie Ash been in?
Over a 68-year career (since 1958), Leslie Ash has appeared in 11 movies and 7 TV shows.
What was Leslie Ash's first movie?
The career of Leslie Ash began with The Boy with Two Heads (1958).
What is Leslie Ash's most recent movie or series?
Leslie Ash's most recent release is To Be Someone, which premiered on July 9, 2021.
What TV shows has Leslie Ash appeared in?
On television, Leslie Ash has appeared in Would I Lie to You?, Casualty, Men Behaving Badly, The Bill.
Leslie Ash
1960-02-19 · Henley on Thames, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Leslie Ash is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Deborah Burton in the BBC sitcom Men Behaving Badly, Vanessa Lytton in the BBC medical drama Holby City from 2009 to 2010 and Karen Buckley in the ITV drama Where the Heart Is from 2000 to 2003. Her book My Life Behaving Badly: The Autobiography was published in 2007. Ash appeared in BBC Radio 4's comic radio series, Vent (2007), alongside Neil Pearson, Fiona Allen and Josie Lawrence.
In May 2008, Ash worked with Transparent Television to make a documentary about the unregulated cosmetic beauty industry whilst exploring her own experiences. The programme, Leslie Ash: Face to Face was broadcast on ITV on 23 September 2008.
In 2009 it was announced that Ash would join the cast of BBC medical drama, Holby City from October 2009, playing the role of executive Vanessa Lytton. In 2009, Ash appeared on daytime TV panel programme Loose Women to discuss her new role in Holby City and her previous health problems. Leslie reappeared on Loose Women on 17 February 2012 where she discussed her new on stage tour of All the Single Ladies where she stars alongside Brooke Kinsella and Tara Flynn.
In 2014, Leslie appeared and was a contestant on the BBC programme, Celebrity Masterchef.