Zawe Ashton
Known for
Zawe Ashton is a headline actress with the sort of visibility that outlasts individual releases. The career has been built at studio scale rather than at the margins. In cinemas, 'Nocturnal Animals' is the work that carried the name worldwide, as Alex. She also headlines 'The Marvels'.
Zawe Ashton
18 Movies
14 Series
Zawe Ashton is a headline actress with the sort of visibility that outlasts individual releases. The career has been built at studio scale rather than at the margins. In cinemas, 'Nocturnal Animals' is the work that carried the name worldwide, as Alex. She also headlines 'The Marvels'.
Movies
Plays Dar-Benn
The Marvels
2023
Plays Alex
Nocturnal Animals
2016
Plays Andrea
All of You
2025
Plays Alexa Hammond
Greta
2019
Plays Elizabeth Falls
Blitz
2011
Plays Josephina
Velvet Buzzsaw
2019
Plays Julia Thistlewaite
Mr Malcolm's List
2022
Plays Bianca
St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold
2009
Plays Jingle Jill
Lapland
2011
Plays Mrs. Gaynor (voice)
Mog's Christmas
2023
Plays Charlie’s Girl
Shooters
2002
Plays Severin
Oasis
2017
Plays Bianca
Othello - Live at Shakespeare's Globe
2008
Plays Sarah
Weekender
2011
TV Shows
Plays Violet 'Vod' Nordstrom
Fresh Meat
2011
Plays Deborah Arnold
Case Histories
2011
Plays Katherine
Not Safe for Work
2015
Plays Omega
Guerrilla
2017
Plays Claire Pascal
Wanderlust
2018
Plays Oona
The Handmaid's Tale
2017
Plays Rebecca
The Demon Headmaster
1996
Plays Journey Blue
Doctor Who
2005
Plays Jessica
Misfits
2009
Plays Severin
Oasis
2017
Plays Little Girl
Game On
1995
Plays Sasha
The Crust
2005
Plays Eartha Kitt
Psychobitches
2013
Plays Eartha Kitt
Playhouse Presents
2012
Latest Trailers
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Broken English
Full Filmography
All of You
Andrea
2025
Film
Mog's Christmas
Mrs. Gaynor (voice)
2023
Film
The Marvels
Dar-Benn
2023
Film
Maryland
Also Mary
2022
Film
Mr Malcolm's List
Julia Thistlewaite
2022
Film
The Handmaid's Tale
Oona · 3 episodes
2021
TV
Greta
Alexa Hammond
2019
Film
Velvet Buzzsaw
Josephina
2019
Film
Wanderlust
Claire Pascal · 5 episodes
2018–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Zawe Ashton and where are they from?
Zawe Ashton is 42 years old, born on July 25, 1984 in London, England, UK.
What are the most famous roles of Zawe Ashton?
Zawe Ashton is best known for roles in Nocturnal Animals, The Marvels, Velvet Buzzsaw.
How many movies has Zawe Ashton been in?
Over a 24-year career (since 2002), Zawe Ashton has appeared in 18 movies and 14 TV shows.
What was Zawe Ashton's first movie?
The career of Zawe Ashton began with Shooters (2002).
What is Zawe Ashton's most recent movie or series?
Zawe Ashton's most recent release is Broken English, which premiered on January 22, 2026.
What TV shows has Zawe Ashton appeared in?
On television, Zawe Ashton has appeared in Doctor Who, The Handmaid's Tale, Misfits, Fresh Meat.
Zawe Ashton
1984-07-25 · London, England, UK
Zawedde Emma Ashton (born 25 July 1984) is a British actress, playwright and narrator. She is best known for her roles in the comedy dramas Fresh Meat and Not Safe for Work, the Netflix horror thriller film Velvet Buzzsaw and for her portrayal of Joyce Carol Vincent in Dreams of a Life (2011). She will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Dar-Benn in The Marvels (2023).