
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.
Acting · 37
Mr In-Between
2001
Murder in Mind
2001
From Hell
2001
Urban Gothic
2000
Gladiator
2000
Treasure Island
1999
See How They Run
1999
EverAfter
1998
The Broker's Man
1997
Backup
1995
White Goods
1994
The Bullion Boys
1993
Femme Fatale
1993
Chef
1993
The Widowmaker
1990
The Chief
1990
Mr. Bean
1990
Surgical Spirit
1989
Watching
1987
Inspector Morse
1987
Casualty
1986
Agent on Ice
1986
Bread
1986
Screen Two
1985
Remembrance
1982
Bergerac
1981
Crossroads
1964
Writing · 13
The Firm
2009
Harbour Lights
1999
See How They Run
1999
The Broker's Man
1997
White Goods
1994
Safe
1993
Streetwise
1989
Screen One
1989
The Firm
1989
ScreenPlay
1986
EastEnders
1985
Screen Two
1985
Directing · 1
White Goods
1994












































