William Ash
Biography
William Ash is a British television and film actor born on January 13, 1977, in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, England, UK. Also known as Will Ash, he began his acting career in the ITV series Where the Heart Is and appeared in Heartbeat in 1992 as a cheeky schoolboy. His television and film appearances include Mad About Mambo, Lilies, Burn It, All the King's Men, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Doctor Who, Hush, Waterloo Road, and minor roles in Coronation Street. In 2009, he played the leading role of Zakes Abbott in the British horror film Hush. His stage credits include the premiere production of How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found with Sheffield Theatres, and he has also completed voice-over work for television advertisements.
Career overview
William Ash is a British television and film actor born on January 13, 1977, in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, England, United Kingdom. He began his career in the ITV series Where the Heart Is and appeared in Heartbeat in 1992 as a cheeky schoolboy. Throughout his career, Ash has taken on a variety of roles across television and film. His screen appearances include Mad About Mambo, Lilies, Burn It, All the King's Men, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Doctor Who, Hush, and Waterloo Road. In 2009, he played the leading role of Zakes Abbott in the British horror film Hush. Additionally, he has made appearances in programs such as Coronation Street, completed voice-over work for television advertisements, and engaged in stage work, including a performance in the premiere production of How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found with Sheffield Theatres.
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62 titles- Significant Other (2023) as Paul
- The Rising (2022) as Michael Wyatt
- The Window (2021) as John Maslin
- Wolfe (2021) as Jeff
- Perfect 10 (2020) as Rob
- Joey (2020) Writer
- Joey (2020) Director
- War of the Worlds (2019) as Mark
- Wanderlust (2018) as Marvin Walters
- The Loch (2017) as Leighton Thomas
- Habit (2017) as Ian
- Paranoid (2016) as Henry Appley
- Father Brown (2013) as RSM Reginald Davis
- The Tunnel (2013) as Boleslaw 'BB' Borowski
- Great Night Out (2013) as Beggsy
- Being Eileen (2013) as Ray Cooper
- The Last Witch (2013) as Howard Greenwood
- Death in Paradise (2011) as Frank Mellor
- Vera (2011) as Linus Campion
- Scott & Bailey (2011) as Craig
- Lapland (2011) as Ray Cooper
- Moving On (2009) as John
- Inspector George Gently (2008) as Mark Tanner
- Hush (2008) as Zakes Abbot
- Lilies (2007) as Nazzer
- Until Death (2007) as Serge
- Waterloo Road (2006) as Chris Mead
- Totally Doctor Who (2006) as Self
- Magnolia (2006) as Ed
- Doctor Who (2005) as Riley Vashtee
- ShakespeaRe-Told (2005)
- Jericho (2005) as Johnny Swan
- Shameless (2004) as Jesus O'Toole
- Conviction (2004) as Chrissie Fairburn
- Stories of Lost Souls (2004) as Simon
- Standing Room Only (2004) as Simon
- Burn It (2003) as Jon Marr
- Nicholas Nickleby (2002) as Frank Cheeryble
- Daddy's Girl (2002) as DC Neil Hallam
- Clocking Off (2000) as Nick Anderson
- Mad About Mambo (2000) as Danny Mitchell
- Fanny & Elvis (1999) as Rick
- All the King's Men (1999) as Sgt. Ted Grimes
- Anorak of Fire (1998) as Tim Buxton
- Where the Heart Is (1997) as Stephen Snow
- Born to Run (1997) as Sammy Fitch
- Beck (1996) as Ralph
- The Bare Necessities (1996) as Tony
- Raining Stones (1993) as Joe
- Heartbeat (1992) as Paul Allenby
- Heartbeat (1992) as Joe Norton
- Soldier Soldier (1991) as Jack Stubbs
- Children's Ward (1989) as Darren Walsh
- Making Out (1989)
- The Sign of Four (1987) as Jack Smith
- Casualty (1986) as Kevin Eccles
- Casualty (1986) as Harry Reynolds
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Jack Smith
- Emmerdale (1972) as Caleb Miligan
- How We Used To Live (1968) as Peter Hodgkins
- Coronation Street (1960) as Spike
- The Bully Boys as Woody
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is William Ash best known for?
William Ash is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including War of the Worlds (2019), Father Brown (2013), The Tunnel (2013), Death in Paradise (2011).
When and where was William Ash born?
William Ash was born on January 13, 1977 in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, England, UK.
How many credits does William Ash have?
William Ash has accumulated over 62 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1960 to 2023.
What is William Ash's background in cinema and television?
William Ash is a British television and film actor born on January 13, 1977, in Chadderton, Greater Manchester, England, UK. Also known as Will Ash, he began his acting career in the ITV series Where the Heart Is and appeared in Heartbeat in 1992 as a cheeky schoolboy. His television and film appearances include Mad Ab...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Sherlock Holmes (1984) as Jack Smith — aged about 7
- Inspector George Gently (2008) as Mark Tanner — aged about 31
- Where the Heart Is (1997) as Stephen Snow — aged about 20
- Father Brown (2013) as RSM Reginald Davis — aged about 36
- Doctor Who (2005) as Riley Vashtee — aged about 28
- Shameless (2004) as Jesus O'Toole — aged about 27
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