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.

Al Hunter Ashton

Acting Born June 27, 1957 – Died April 27, 2007 Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK

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

Casualty

Robert Palmer

Gladiator

Rome Trainer #1

Crossroads

Screen Two

First Cop

Bergerac

Detective Constable Dowsett

Mr. Bean

Drill Instructor

Tales from the Crypt

Sgt. Cornwall

Birds of a Feather

Vic McCarthy

Inspector Morse

Detective

A Fish Called Wanda

Warder

The Chief

Don Mellis

Bread

Badger