Zawe Ashton
Biography
Zawedde Emma Ashton is a British actress, playwright, and narrator. Born on July 25, 1984, in London, England, United Kingdom, she is known for her acting work across film and television. Her known credits include forty-eight entries on the Movie Database. Among her recognized acting projects are appearances associated with Sherlock, Doctor Who, and Othello Live at Shakespeare's Globe, as well as her roles in the comedy dramas Fresh Meat and Not Safe for Work, the Netflix horror thriller film Velvet Buzzsaw, and her portrayal of Joyce Carol Vincent in the 2011 film Dreams of a Life. She also joined the Marvel Cinematic Universe as the character Dar-Benn in the 2023 feature film The Marvels.
Career overview
Zawedde Emma Ashton is a British actress, playwright, and narrator who was born on July 25, 1984, in London, England. She is known for her acting work across television, film, and the stage, accumulating numerous known credits throughout her career.
Within television and film, Ashton is recognized for her roles in comedy dramas such as Fresh Meat and Not Safe for Work, as well as the Netflix horror thriller film Velvet Buzzsaw. She also portrayed Joyce Carol Vincent in the 2011 production Dreams of a Life. Her acting credits additionally include appearances in Sherlock, Doctor Who, and Othello - Live at Shakespeare's Globe, alongside her role as Dar-Benn in the 2023 Marvel Cinematic Universe film The Marvels.
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52 titles- Broken English (2026) as The Media Archivist
- All of You (2025) as Andrea
- Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of The Marvels (2024) as Self - 'Dar-Benn'
- The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full (2024) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- The Marvels (2023) as Dar-Benn
- Mog's Christmas (2023) as Mrs. Gaynor (voice)
- Mr Malcolm's List (2022) as Julia Thistlewaite
- Maryland (2022) as Also Mary
- Spice Girls: How Girl Power Changed Britain (2021) as Self - Narrator
- Greta (2019) as Alexa Hammond
- Velvet Buzzsaw (2019) as Josephina
- Egypt's Lost Pyramid (2019) as Narrator
- The Big Narstie Show (2018) as Self
- Wanderlust (2018) as Claire Pascal
- Prince: the Last Year of a Legend (2018) as Self - Narrator
- World's Tiniest Masterpieces (2018) as Narrator
- The Handmaid's Tale (2017) as Oona
- Guerrilla (2017) as Omega
- Oasis (2017) as Severin
- Oasis (2017) as Severin
- Nocturnal Animals (2016) as Alex
- The Tall Tales of Urchin (2016) as Ragamuffin (voice)
- Little Soldier (2016)
- Not Safe for Work (2015) as Katherine
- 24 Hours in Police Custody (2014) as Self - Narrator (voice)
- Doctor Who Extra (2014) as Self
- Flinch (2014) as Emily
- Happy Toys (2014) Director
- Happy Toys (2014) Writer
- The Place We Go To Hide (2014) Director
- The Place We Go To Hide (2014) Writer
- The Place We Go To Hide (2014) Producer
- The Last Leg (2013) as Self
- Psychobitches (2013) as Eartha Kitt
- Psychobitches (2013) as Cleopatra
- Playhouse Presents (2012) as Eartha Kitt
- Blitz (2011) as Elizabeth Falls
- Case Histories (2011) as Deborah Arnold
- Fresh Meat (2011) as Violet 'Vod' Nordstrom
- Lapland (2011) as Jingle Jill
- Weekender (2011) as Sarah
- Dreams of a Life (2011) as Joyce Vincent
- A bloody muddle (2011) as Kate
- Tomato Soup (2010) as Gun Girl
- Misfits (2009) as Jessica
- St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold (2009) as Bianca
- Othello - Live at Shakespeare's Globe (2008) as Bianca
- Doctor Who (2005) as Journey Blue
- The Crust (2005) as Sasha
- Shooters (2002) as Charlie’s Girl
- The Demon Headmaster (1996) as Rebecca
- Game On (1995) as Little Girl
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Zawe Ashton best known for?
Zawe Ashton is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Broken English (2026), All of You (2025), The Marvels (2023), Greta (2019).
When and where was Zawe Ashton born?
Zawe Ashton was born on July 25, 1984 in London, England, UK.
How many credits does Zawe Ashton have?
Zawe Ashton has accumulated over 52 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1995 to 2026.
What is Zawe Ashton's background in cinema and television?
Zawedde Emma Ashton is a British actress, playwright, and narrator. Born on July 25, 1984, in London, England, United Kingdom, she is known for her acting work across film and television. Her known credits include forty-eight entries on the Movie Database. Among her recognized acting projects are appearances associated...