Portrait of Al Hunter Ashton

Al Hunter Ashton

Acting

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.

Born: June 27, 1957

Place of Birth: Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK

Filmography

2001
Mr In-Between

as Fat Dave

2001
Murder in Mind

as Tim Jolly

2001
From Hell

as Stonecutter

2000
The Wedding Tackle

as Taxi Driver

2000
Gladiator

as Rome Trainer #1

1999
See How They Run

as Insp. Greyson

1999
Treasure Island

as George Merry

1998
EverAfter

as Cargomaster

1995
1994
White Goods

as Chris

1993
The Bullion Boys

as Barnstable

1993
Femme Fatale

as First Cop

1993
Chef

as Police Sergeant

1991
Alive and Kicking

as Sgt. Tocknell

1991
The Brittas Empire

as Tanker Driver

1990
The Widowmaker

as Mr Wilding

1990
The Chief

as Don Mellis

1990
Mr. Bean

as Drill Instructor

1989
Birds of a Feather

as Vic McCarthy

1989
Tales from the Crypt

as Sgt. Cornwall

1989
Surgical Spirit

as Plumber

1988
1987
Watching

as Sam

1987
Inspector Morse

as Detective

1986
Casualty

as Robert Palmer

1986
1986
Bread

as Badger

1985
Screen Two

as First Cop

1982
1981
Bergerac

as Detective Constable Dowsett