Person

Al Hunter Ashton

Acting · 1957–2007 · Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK

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.

Known for

Filmography

2009The FirmWriter
2008SisterhoodReggie
2002The Basil Brush ShowOrso
2001Mr In-BetweenFat Dave
2001Murder in MindTim Jolly
2001From HellStonecutter
2000The Wedding TackleTaxi Driver
2000Urban GothicBill
2000GladiatorRome Trainer #1
1999Harbour LightsWriter
1999Treasure IslandGeorge Merry
1999See How They RunInsp. Greyson
1998EverAfterCargomaster
1997The Broker's ManVinnie Stanley
1995Backup
1995RumbleWart
1994Time After TimeMr Eaton
1994White GoodsChris
1993The Bullion BoysBarnstable
1993SafeWriter
1993Femme FataleFirst Cop
1993ChefPolice Sergeant
1991Bloody SundaySoldier
1991Secret HistorySoldier
1991Alive and KickingSgt. Tocknell
1991Devices and DesiresDet Sgt Oliphant
1991The Brittas EmpireTanker Driver
1990The WidowmakerMr Wilding
1990The ChiefDon Mellis
1990Mr. BeanDrill Instructor
1989Birds of a FeatherVic McCarthy
1989StreetwiseWriter
1989Screen OneWriter
1989Tales from the CryptSgt. Cornwall
1989Surgical SpiritPlumber
1989The FirmWriter
1988A Fish Called WandaWarder
1987WatchingSam
1987Rockliffe's BabiesRod
1987Inspector MorseDetective
1986CasualtyRobert Palmer
1986ScreenPlayWriter
1986Agent on IceThug
1986BreadBadger
1985EastEndersWriter
1985Screen TwoFirst Cop
1984Arthur's Hallowed GroundBilly
1984Showdown at Spiggots StoreFrank
1982RemembranceJohn
1981BergeracDetective Constable Dowsett
1964Crossroads

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