Al Hunter Ashton
Acting
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
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movieMr In-Between
2001
Fat Dave
tvMurder in Mind
2001
Tim Jolly
movieFrom Hell
2001
Stonecutter
movieThe Wedding Tackle
2000
Taxi Driver
movieGladiator
2000
Rome Trainer #1
movieTreasure Island
1999
George Merry
tvSee How They Run
1999
Insp. Greyson
movieEverAfter
1998
Cargomaster
tvThe Broker's Man
1997
Vinnie Stanley
movieWhite Goods
1994
Chris
movieThe Bullion Boys
1993
Barnstable
movieFemme Fatale
1993
First Cop
tvChef
1993
Police Sergeant
tvSecret History
1991
Soldier
movieAlive and Kicking
1991
Sgt. Tocknell
tvDevices and Desires
1991
Det Sgt Oliphant
tvThe Brittas Empire
1991
Tanker Driver
movieThe Widowmaker
1990
Mr Wilding
tvThe Chief
1990
Don Mellis
tvMr. Bean
1990
Drill Instructor
tvBirds of a Feather
1989
Vic McCarthy
tvTales from the Crypt
1989
Sgt. Cornwall
tvSurgical Spirit
1989
Plumber
tvInspector Morse
1987
Detective
tvCasualty
1986
Robert Palmer
tvBread
1986
Badger
tvScreen Two
1985
First Cop
tvBergerac
1981
Detective Constable Dowsett
Writing13
movieThe Firm
2009
Writer
tvHarbour Lights
1999
Writer
tvSee How They Run
1999
Writer
tvThe Broker's Man
1997
Writer
movieWhite Goods
1994
Writer
movieSafe
1993
Writer
tvStreetwise
1989
Writer
tvScreen One
1989
Writer
movieThe Firm
1989
Writer
tvScreenPlay
1986
Writer
tvEastEnders
1985
Writer
tvScreen Two
1985
Writer
Directing1
movieWhite Goods
1994
Director