Al Ashton was an English actor and writer, best known for his roles in Ever After: A Cinderella Story (1998), Gladiator (2000), and Screenplay (1986). He was born on June 26, 1957, in Birmingham, Warwickshire, England, and passed away on April 27, 2007, in High Wycombe, Buckinghamshire, England.
Personal and Family Life
Al Ashton was previously married to Sue Gibson, with whom he had three children: Michael (born in 1987), Jay (born in 1998), and Dale (born in 1995). He was a naturist and preferred to work at home without clothes, keeping his curtains closed. After his divorce, he was in a relationship with his partner, Ann, at the time of his death.
Death and Legacy
Al Ashton died from heart failure on April 27, 2007. His contributions to film and television have left a lasting impact, and he is remembered for his versatile performances across various genres. Al’s legacy continues through the memories of his work and the family he left behind.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| Sisterhood | 2008-10-17 | Reggie |
| Alive and Kicking | 1991-10-13 | Sgt. Tocknell |
| The Bullion Boys | 1993-10-24 | Barnstable |
| The Widowmaker | 1990-12-29 | Mr Wilding |
| A Fish Called Wanda | 1988-07-15 | Warder |
| Remembrance | 1982-10-01 | John |
| White Goods | 1994-01-01 | Chris |
| The Wedding Tackle | 2000-08-11 | Taxi Driver |
| Arthur’s Hallowed Ground | 1984-10-30 | Billy |
| Mr In-Between | 2001-09-10 | Fat Dave |
| Treasure Island | 1999-01-01 | George Merry |
| From Hell | 2001-02-08 | Stonecutter |
| Agent on Ice | 1986-05-03 | Thug |
| EverAfter | 1998-07-31 | Cargomaster |
| Gladiator | 2000-05-04 | Rome Trainer #1 |
| Femme Fatale | 1993-02-07 | First Cop |
| Crossroads | 1964-11-02 | |
| Time After Time | 1994-03-18 | Mr Eaton |
| The Broker’s Man | 1997-06-17 | |
| The Brittas Empire | 1991-01-03 | Tanker Driver |
| Chef | 1993-01-28 | Police Sergeant |
| Tales from the Crypt | 1989-06-10 | Sgt. Cornwall |
| Inspector Morse | 1987-01-06 | Detective |
| Mr. Bean | 1990-01-01 | Drill Instructor |
| Backup | 1995-09-07 | |
| Rumble | 1995-05-24 | |
| Casualty | 1986-09-06 | Robert Palmer |
| Birds of a Feather | 1989-10-16 | Vic McCarthy |
| Bergerac | 1981-10-18 | Detective Constable Dowsett |
| Bread | 1986-05-01 | Badger |