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.
Filmography
Cast Credits
Sisterhood
Character: Reggie
MOVIE • 2008
Mr In-Between
Character: Fat Dave
MOVIE • 2001
Murder in Mind
Character: Tim Jolly
TV • 2001
From Hell
Character: Stonecutter
MOVIE • 2001
The Wedding Tackle
Character: Taxi Driver
MOVIE • 2000
Gladiator
Character: Rome Trainer #1
MOVIE • 2000
See How They Run
Character: Insp. Greyson
TV • 1999
Treasure Island
Character: George Merry
MOVIE • 1999
EverAfter
Character: Cargomaster
MOVIE • 1998
The Broker's Man
Character:
TV • 1997
Backup
Character:
TV • 1995
Rumble
Character:
TV • 1995
Time After Time
Character: Mr Eaton
TV • 1994
White Goods
Character: Chris
MOVIE • 1994
The Bullion Boys
Character: Barnstable
MOVIE • 1993
Femme Fatale
Character: First Cop
MOVIE • 1993
Chef
Character: Police Sergeant
TV • 1993
Alive and Kicking
Character: Sgt. Tocknell
MOVIE • 1991
The Brittas Empire
Character: Tanker Driver
TV • 1991
The Widowmaker
Character: Mr Wilding
MOVIE • 1990
Crew
Crew Credits
The Firm
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 2009
Harbour Lights
Role: Writer
TV • 1999
See How They Run
Role: Writer
TV • 1999
The Broker's Man
Role: Writer
TV • 1997
White Goods
Role: Director
MOVIE • 1994
White Goods
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1994
Safe
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1993
Alive and Kicking
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1991
Streetwise
Role: Writer
TV • 1989
The Firm
Role: Writer
MOVIE • 1989
EastEnders
Role: Writer
TV • 1985