Al Hunter Ashton

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.

Movies & TV Shows

1. Gladiator (2000) — Rome Trainer #1
2. From Hell (2001) — Stonecutter
3. A Fish Called Wanda (1988) — Warder
4. Mr. Bean (1990) — Drill Instructor
5. EverAfter (1998) — Cargomaster
6. Tales from the Crypt (1989) — Sgt. Cornwall
7. Inspector Morse (1987) — Detective
8. Casualty (1986) — Robert Palmer
9. The Brittas Empire (1991) — Tanker Driver
10. Chef (1993) — Police Sergeant
11. Bread (1986) — Badger
12. Birds of a Feather (1989) — Vic McCarthy
13. Bergerac (1981) — Detective Constable Dowsett
14. Mr In-Between (2001) — Fat Dave
15. The Basil Brush Show (2002) — Orso
16. Treasure Island (1999) — George Merry
17. Murder in Mind (2001) — Tim Jolly
18. Watching (1987) — Sam
19. Screen Two (1985) — First Cop
20. Urban Gothic (2000) — Bill
21. Devices and Desires (1991) — Det Sgt Oliphant
22. Crossroads (1964)
23. Sisterhood (2008) — Reggie
24. Remembrance (1982) — John
25. Arthur's Hallowed Ground (1984) — Billy
26. Surgical Spirit (1989) — Plumber
27. Rockliffe's Babies (1987) — Rod
28. The Broker's Man (1997) — Vinnie Stanley
29. Alive and Kicking (1991) — Sgt. Tocknell
30. White Goods (1994) — Chris
31. Backup (1995)
32. Agent on Ice (1986) — Thug
33. Time After Time (1994) — Mr Eaton
34. See How They Run (1999) — Insp. Greyson
35. The Chief (1990) — Don Mellis
36. Secret History (1991) — Soldier
37. Femme Fatale (1993) — First Cop
38. The Widowmaker (1990) — Mr Wilding
39. The Wedding Tackle (2000) — Taxi Driver
40. Showdown at Spiggots Store (1984) — Frank

Directed

1. White Goods (1994) — Director