
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.
Acted in 41
2000s
- 2008
Sisterhood
Reggie
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
Urban Gothic
Bill · 1 episode
1990s
- 1999
See How They Run
Inspector Greyson · 4 episodes
- 1998
- 1997
- 1995
Backup
TV
- 1994
White Goods
Chris
- 1993
The Bullion Boys
Barnstable
Femme Fatale
First Cop
- 1991
Secret History
Soldier · 1 episode
Alive and Kicking
Sgt. Tocknell
- 1990
The Widowmaker
Mr Wilding
1980s
- 1989
Surgical Spirit
Plumber · 1 episode
- 1988
- 1987
Rockliffe's Babies
Rod · 1 episode
- 1986
Agent on Ice
Thug
- 1985
- 1984
Arthur's Hallowed Ground
Billy
Showdown at Spiggots Store
Frank
- 1982
Remembrance
John
- 1981
1960s
- 1964
Wrote 13
2000s
- 2009
1990s
- 1999
Harbour Lights
Writer
See How They Run
Writer, Adaptation
- 1997
- 1994
White Goods
Writer
- 1993
Safe
Writer
- 1991
Alive and Kicking
Writer
1980s
- 1989
Streetwise
Writer
The Firm
Writer
- 1986
- 1985
Directed 1
1990s
- 1994
White Goods
Director
Created 1
1990s
- 1999
See How They Run
Creator