Al Hunter Ashton

Known for

Acting

Born

June 27, 1957

Birthplace

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK

Died

April 27, 2007 (aged 49)

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.

Best known work

Gladiator

2000

From Hell

2001

A Fish Called Wanda

1988

Mr. Bean

1990

EverAfter

1998

Tales from the Crypt

1989

EastEnders

1985

Incendiary

2008

Inspector Morse

1987

The Firm

1989

Filmography

2009
The Firm
Writer
2008
Sisterhood
as Reggie
2008
Incendiary
as Male Survivor
2002
The Basil Brush ShowTV
as Orso (1 episode)
2001
Mr In-Between
as Fat Dave
2001
Murder in MindTV
as Tim Jolly (1 episode)
2001
From Hell
as Stonecutter
2000
The Wedding Tackle
as Taxi Driver
2000
Urban GothicTV
as Bill (1 episode)
2000
Gladiator
as Rome Trainer #1
1999
Harbour LightsTV
Writer
1999
Treasure Island
as George Merry
1999
See How They RunTV
as Inspector Greyson (4 episodes), Writer, Adaptation, Creator
1998
EverAfter
as Cargomaster
1997
The Broker's ManTV
as Vinnie Stanley (12 episodes), Writer
1995
BackupTV
1995
RumbleTV
as Wart (6 episodes)
1994
Time After TimeTV
as Mr Eaton (7 episodes)
1994
White Goods
as Chris, Director, Writer
1993
The Bullion Boys
as Barnstable
1993
Safe
Writer
1993
Femme Fatale
as First Cop
1993
ChefTV
as Police Sergeant (1 episode)
1991
Bloody Sunday
as Soldier
1991
Secret HistoryTV
as Soldier (1 episode)