Ashley Walters
Biography
Ashley Walters is a British actor and rapper, also known by his stage name Asher D. He was born on June 30, 1982. Walters gained recognition in the early 2000s for his roles in Storm Damage, Bullet Boy, Get Rich or Die Tryin', and Life and Lyrics. He achieved nationwide fame in the 2010s for his lead role as Dushane Hill in the British crime series Top Boy and as Ronnie Pike. Walters is known for portraying drug dealer Dushane in the hit British crime drama Top Boy. He has had an active acting career with 75 known credits.
Career overview
Ashley Walters is a British actor who has gained recognition for his roles in various films and television series. He first appeared in the 2000 film Storm Damage, followed by roles in Bullet Boy in 2004, Get Rich or Die Tryin' in 2005, and Life and Lyrics in 2006. Walters' acting career continued to grow in the 2010s, with his lead role as Dushane Hill in the British crime series Top Boy.
Walters' portrayal of Dushane Hill in Top Boy earned him nationwide fame. He also appeared as Ronnie Pike in the series. Walters' acting credits include a total of 75 known roles, showcasing his versatility in various film and television projects.
Ashley Walters' acting career spans over two decades, with a notable presence in British television and film. His work in Storm Damage, Bullet Boy, Get Rich or Die Tryin', Life and Lyrics, and Top Boy demonstrates his ability to take on diverse roles and contribute to the success of his projects.
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75 titles- Remain (2027)
- Animol (2026) Director
- Adolescence (2025) as DI Luke Bascombe
- Missing You (2025) as Josh Buchanan
- A Thousand Blows (2025) as Switch
- A Thousand Blows (2025) Director
- reload (2025) as Club Owner
- Softy (2025) as Ron
- Dune: Prophecy (2024)
- Krept and Konan We Are England (2021) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- 8 Bar – The Evolution of Grime (2021) as Self
- Top Boy (2019) as Dushane
- I Am... (2019) as Chris
- Bulletproof (2018) as Pike
- Shiro's Story Part 3 (2018) as Ty
- Drawn Out (2018) as Big Mo
- Untitled (2018)
- In the Dark (2017) as DI Tim Cornish
- Two Is a Family (2016) as Lowell
- The Aliens (2016) as Christophe
- Take Down (2016) as Danny Dorsey
- Safe House (2015) as John Channing
- Cuffs (2015) as PC Ryan Draper
- The Ark (2015) as Angel
- This Is Tottenham (2015) as Self - Narrator
- Montana (2014) as Ryan
- Transporter: The Series (2013) as Benoit Nhsombo
- All Stars (2013) as Mark
- Truckers (2013) as Steve Warley
- Fedz (2013) as Cherokee Blame
- Playhouse Presents (2012) as Armani
- BBC Comedy Feeds (2012) as Nathan
- True Love (2012) as Paul
- Inside Men (2012) as Chris Lebdon
- St George's Day (2012) as Kootz
- The Jonathan Ross Show (2011) as Self - Guest
- Top Boy (2011) as Dushane
- Outcasts (2011) as Jack Holt
- Anuvahood (2011) as Cracks
- Sket (2011) as Trey
- Demons Never Die (2011) as Bates
- Small Island (2009) as Michael
- Dead Man Running (2009) as Fitzroy
- Celebrity Juice (2008) as Self
- Speed Racer (2008) as Prince Kabala
- Speed Racer: Wonderful World of Racing - The Amazing Racer Family (2008) as Prince Kabala
- Tu£sday (2008) as Billy
- West 10 LDN (2008) as Lacey
- The Graham Norton Show (2007) as Self
- WΔZ (2007) as Daniel Leone
- Sugarhouse (2007) as D
- The One Show (2006) as Self
- Life and Lyrics (2006) as Danny
- Stormbreaker (2006) as Wolf
- Cubs (2006) as Karl
- Doctor Who (2005) as Gregor van Baalen
- Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005) as Antwan
- Last Rights (2005) as Max
- House of 9 (2005) as Al B
- Hustle (2004) as Billy Bond
- Bullet Boy (2004) as Ricky
- Dark Realm (2001) as Black male student
- Parent's Night (2001) as Brian
- Urban Gothic (2000) as Leo
- Storm Damage (2000) as Stefan
- Some Voices (2000) as Kitchen Hand
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: My First Adventure (2000) as Omar (archive footage)
- Born Romantic (2000) as Lee
- The Coral Island (2000) as Jack
- Shockers (1999) as Brian
- The Murder of Stephen Lawrence (1999) as Stuart Lawrence
- Never Mind the Buzzcocks (1996) as Self
- Echoes as Andre
- Thanatos
- Boys Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Ashley Walters best known for?
Ashley Walters is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Remain (2027), Adolescence (2025), Missing You (2025), Dune: Prophecy (2024).
When and where was Ashley Walters born?
Ashley Walters was born on June 30, 1982 in Лондон - Англия - Великобритания.
How many credits does Ashley Walters have?
Ashley Walters has accumulated over 75 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1996 to 2027.
What is Ashley Walters's background in cinema and television?
Ashley Walters is a British actor and rapper, also known by his stage name Asher D. He was born on June 30, 1982. Walters gained recognition in the early 2000s for his roles in Storm Damage, Bullet Boy, Get Rich or Die Tryin', and Life and Lyrics. He achieved nationwide fame in the 2010s for his lead role as Dushane Hi...