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William Ash
Actor

William Ash

13 Jan 1977Born
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Chadderton, Greater Manchester, England, UKBirthplace

Biography

William Ash, (born 13 January 1977) is a British TV and film actor. His appearances include Mad About Mambo, Lilies, Burn It, All the King's Men, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Doctor Who and more recently Hush and Waterloo Road. He began his career in the ITV series Where the Heart Is. His stage credits include the premiere production of How to Disappear Completely and Never Be Found with Sheffield Theatres. In 2009, Ash played the leading role of "Zakes Abbott" in the British horror film HUSH. Ash also has minor roles in programmes such as Coronation Street and has completed voice-over work for TV advertisements.

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He also appeared in Heartbeat back in 1992 where he played a cheeky school boy for one episode. He is currently playing Deputy Headteacher 'Chris Mead' in Waterloo Road. On 12th April 2011, Ash played a young Yuri Gagarin in the BBC Radio 4 Afternoon Play; Titatium, broadcast in honour of the 50th anniversary of the first manned flight into space.

He prefers to be known as "Will".

His second cousin is Peter Ash, who is also an actor.

Known for

Filmography

  1. TBAThe Bully BoysFilm: Woody
  2. 2023Significant OtherSeries: Paul (1 episode)
  3. 2022The RisingSeries: Michael Wyatt (8 episodes)
  4. 2021The WindowSeries: John Maslin (10 episodes)
  5. 2021WolfeSeries: Jeff (2 episodes)
  6. 2020JoeyFilm: Writer, Director
  7. 2020Perfect 10Film: Rob
  8. 2019War of the WorldsSeries: Mark (1 episode)
  9. 2018WanderlustSeries: Marvin Walters (2 episodes)
  10. 2017HabitFilm: Ian
  11. 2017The LochSeries: Leighton Thomas (4 episodes)
  12. 2016ParanoidSeries: Henry Appley (5 episodes)
  13. 2013The TunnelSeries: Boleslaw 'BB' Borowski (14 episodes)
  14. 2013The Last WitchFilm: Howard Greenwood
  15. 2013Being EileenSeries: Ray Cooper (6 episodes)
  16. 2013Father BrownSeries: RSM Reginald Davis (1 episode)
  17. 2013Great Night OutSeries: Beggsy (6 episodes)
  18. 2011LaplandFilm: Ray Cooper
  19. 2011Death in ParadiseSeries: Frank Mellor (1 episode)
  20. 2011Scott & BaileySeries: Craig (1 episode)
  21. 2011VeraSeries: Linus Campion (1 episode)
  22. 2009Moving OnSeries: John (1 episode)
  23. 2008HushFilm: Zakes Abbot
  24. 2008Inspector George GentlySeries: Mark Tanner (1 episode)
  25. 2007Until DeathFilm: Serge
  26. 2007LiliesSeries: Nazzer (8 episodes)
  27. 2006MagnoliaFilm: Ed
  28. 2006Waterloo RoadSeries: Chris Mead (48 episodes)
  29. 2005ShakespeaRe-ToldSeries (1 episode)
  30. 2005JerichoSeries: Johnny Swan (1 episode)
  31. 2005Doctor WhoSeries: Riley Vashtee (1 episode)
  32. 2004Stories of Lost SoulsFilm: Simon
  33. 2004ConvictionSeries: Chrissie Fairburn (6 episodes)
  34. 2004ShamelessSeries: Jesus O'Toole (1 episode)
  35. 2004Standing Room OnlyFilm: Simon
  36. 2003Burn ItSeries: Jon Marr (21 episodes)
  37. 2002Nicholas NicklebyFilm: Frank Cheeryble
  38. 2002Daddy's GirlFilm: DC Neil Hallam
  39. 2000Mad About MamboFilm: Danny Mitchell
  40. 2000Clocking OffSeries: Nick Anderson (14 episodes)
  41. 1999Fanny & ElvisFilm: Rick
  42. 1999All the King's MenFilm: Sgt. Ted Grimes
  43. 1998Anorak of FireFilm: Tim Buxton
  44. 1997Born to RunSeries: Sammy Fitch (6 episodes)
  45. 1997Where the Heart IsSeries: Stephen Snow (16 episodes)
  46. 1996BeckSeries: Ralph (6 episodes)
  47. 1996The Bare NecessitiesFilm: Tony
  48. 1993Raining StonesFilm: Joe
  49. 1992HeartbeatSeries: Paul Allenby, Joe Norton (1 episode)
  50. 1991Soldier SoldierSeries: Jack Stubbs (7 episodes)
  51. 1989Children's WardSeries: Darren Walsh (26 episodes)
  52. 1989Making OutSeries (24 episodes)
  53. 1987The Sign of FourFilm: Jack Smith
  54. 1986CasualtySeries: Kevin Eccles, Harry Reynolds (1 episode)
  55. 1984Sherlock HolmesSeries: Jack Smith (1 episode)
  56. 1972EmmerdaleSeries: Caleb Miligan (390 episodes)
  57. 1968How We Used To LiveSeries: Peter Hodgkins (1 episode)
  58. 1960Coronation StreetSeries: Spike (1 episode)

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