Al Hunter Ashton
Acting

Al Hunter Ashton

Born 1957-06-27 · Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK · Died 2007-04-27

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.

ActorWriterCastDirector

Known for

Gladiator★ 8.2Viewing moment
Gladiator
2000
Crossroads★ 5.5Viewing moment
Crossroads
1964 · Series
EverAfter★ 7.4Viewing moment
EverAfter
1998
A Fish Called Wanda★ 7.2Viewing moment
A Fish Called Wanda
1988
Tales from the Crypt★ 8Viewing moment
Tales from the Crypt
1989 · Series
Mr In-Between★ 5.7Viewing moment
Mr In-Between
2001
From Hell★ 6.7Viewing moment
From Hell
2001
Mr. Bean★ 8Viewing moment
Mr. Bean
1990 · Series
The Firm★ 5.5Viewing moment
The Firm
2009
The Firm★ 6.4Viewing moment
The Firm
1989
The Brittas Empire★ 6.6Viewing moment
The Brittas Empire
1991 · Series
Surgical Spirit★ 7.8Viewing moment
Surgical Spirit
1989 · Series
Treasure Island★ 4.8Viewing moment
Treasure Island
1999
Safe★ 7Viewing moment
Safe
1993
Backup★ 6Viewing moment
Backup
1995 · Series
Streetwise★ 8Viewing moment
Streetwise
1989 · Series
Chef★ 7.6Viewing moment
Chef
1993 · Series
Remembrance★ 4.8Viewing moment
Remembrance
1982
White Goods★ 6Viewing moment
White Goods
1994
Secret History★ 8.5Viewing moment
Secret History
1991 · Series
Showdown at Spiggots Store★ 5Viewing moment
Showdown at Spiggots Store
1984
Alive and Kicking★ 10Viewing moment
Alive and Kicking
1991
Agent on Ice★ 4Viewing moment
Agent on Ice
1986
Femme FataleViewing moment
Femme Fatale
1993
See How They Run★ 8Viewing moment
See How They Run
1999 · Series
The Broker's Man★ 6.8Viewing moment
The Broker's Man
1997 · Series
The Bullion BoysViewing moment
The Bullion Boys
1993
The WidowmakerViewing moment
The Widowmaker
1990
The Wedding TackleViewing moment
The Wedding Tackle
2000
Arthur's Hallowed Ground★ 7.7Viewing moment
Arthur's Hallowed Ground
1984

Frequent collaborators

Derek BenfieldDerek BenfieldLenny HenryLenny HenryClive RussellClive RussellSteven MackintoshSteven MackintoshChris BarrieChris BarrieAndrew TiernanAndrew TiernanWalter SparrowWalter SparrowAlex NortonAlex Norton