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Kate Ashfield

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Most recognizable to international audiences for her lead role in Shaun of the Dead, Kate Ashfield is a powerful British actress known for superlative and award-winning work in This Little Life (B.I.F.A. nomination, Best Actress), Late Night Shopping (B.I.F.A. Best Actress Award), and countless others. She has been seen in classical and contemporary television and film roles... See full bio »

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in Oldham, Lancashire, England, UK
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2013 Nymphomaniac (post-production)
 
2013 Still (post-production)
Margaret
 
2013/I Believe (completed)
Helen
 
2013 Midsomer Murders (TV series)
Helen Caxton
– Schooled in Murder (2013) … Helen Caxton
 
2012 Byzantium
Gabi
 
2012 Line of Duty (TV series)
Jools Gates
– Episode #1.5 (2012) … Jools Gates
– Episode #1.4 (2012) … Jools Gates
– Episode #1.3 (2012) … Jools Gates
– Episode #1.2 (2012) … Jools Gates
– Episode #1.1 (2012) … Jools Gates
 
2012 When the Lights Went Out
Jenny
 
2012 The Kidnap Diaries (TV movie)
Anabel Langan
 
2011 New Tricks (TV series)
Hilary Newell
– Tiger Tiger (2011) … Hilary Newell
 
2011 Masterpiece Mystery (TV series)
– Poirot XI: Three Act Tragedy (2011)
 
2011/I United
Alma George
 
2011 Late Bloomers
Giulia
 
2011 Silent Witness (TV series)
CI Rebecca Woods
– The Prodigal: Part 2 (2011) … CI Rebecca Woods
– The Prodigal: Part 1 (2011) … CI Rebecca Woods
 
2011 7lives
Cynthia
 
2010 My Brothers
Kitty
 
2010 The Kid
Madeline
 
2010 Masterpiece (TV series)
Miep Gies
– The Diary of Anne Frank (2010) … Miep Gies
 
2010 Behind the Door (short)
Joss
 
2010 Agatha Christie's Poirot (TV series)
Miss Wills
– Three Act Tragedy (2010) … Miss Wills
 
2009 Masterpiece Contemporary (TV series)
– Collision (2009)
 
2009 War School (short)
Teacher
 
2009 Collision (TV mini-series)
Ann Stallwood
– Episode #1.4 (2009) … Ann Stallwood
– Episode #1.5 (2009) … Ann Stallwood
– Episode #1.2 (2009) … Ann Stallwood
– Episode #1.3 (2009) … Ann Stallwood
 
2009 The Diary of Anne Frank (TV mini-series)
Miep Gies
– May 1944 (2009) … Miep Gies
– June 1943 (2009) … Miep Gies
– November 1942 (2009) … Miep Gies
– October 1942 (2009) … Miep Gies
– Amsterdam 6th July 1942 (2009) … Miep Gies
 
2008 The Children (TV mini-series)
Natasha
– Episode #1.3 (2008) … Natasha
– Episode #1.2 (2008) … Natasha
– Episode #1.1 (2008) … Natasha
 
2008 10 Days to War (TV series)
Veronica Purkiss
– A Simple Private Matter (2008) … Veronica Purkiss
 
2008 Never Better (TV series)
Anita
– Dad (2008) … Anita
– First Week Euphoria (2008) … Anita
– Good Samaritan (2008) … Anita
– God (2008) … Anita
– Life and Soul (2008) … Anita
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2007 Talk to Me (TV series)
Kelly
– Episode #1.4 (2007) … Kelly
– Episode #1.3 (2007) … Kelly
– Episode #1.2 (2007) … Kelly
– The Wedding (2007) … Kelly
 
2007 The Baker
Rhiannon
 
2006 Tsunami: The Aftermath (TV movie)
Ellen
 
2006 Random Quest (TV movie)
Ottilie/Kate
 
2005 Secret Smile (TV movie)
Miranda Cotton
 
2005 Perfect Day (TV movie)
Jenny
 
2005 The Best Man
Becka
 
2005 Sweetnightgoodheart (short)
Juliet
 
2005 The Trouble with Men and Women
Susie
 
2004 Spivs
Jenny
 
2004 Fakers
Eve Evans
 
2004 Shaun of the Dead
Liz
 
2003 Beyond Borders
Kat
 
2003 Collusion
Sally Waterville
 
2003 Killing Hitler (TV documentary)
Rachel
 
2003 This Little Life (TV movie)
Sadie MacGregor
 
2003/II Perfect (short)
Rachel
 
2003 Pollyanna (TV movie)
Nancy
 
2002 Flyfishing
Helen
 
2002/I Pure
Helen
 
2002 One Minute (short)
Katie
 
2002 Crime and Punishment (TV movie)
Dounia
 
2001 The Last Minute
Janey
 
2001 Please! (short)
Molly
 
2001 Do or Die (TV mini-series)
Samantha
– Episode #1.2 (2001) … Samantha
– Episode #1.1 (2001) … Samantha
 
2001 Late Night Shopping
Jody
 
2000 Christie Malry's Own Double-Entry
Carol
 
2000 The Low Down
Ruby
 
2000 A Many Splintered Thing (TV series)
Elly Rawsthorne
– Episode #1.6 (2000) … Elly Rawsthorne
– Episode #1.5 (2000) … Elly Rawsthorne
– Episode #1.4 (2000) … Elly Rawsthorne
– Episode #1.3 (2000) … Elly Rawsthorne
– Episode #1.2 (2000) … Elly Rawsthorne
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2000 Storm Damage (TV movie)
Kay
 
1999 Watership Down (TV series)
Primrose
– Kidnapped (1999) … Primrose (voice)
– Friend and Enemy (1999) … Primrose (voice)
– Lost (1999) … Primrose (voice)
– A Tale of a Mouse (1999) … Primrose (voice)
– The Vision (1999) … Primrose (voice)
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1999 Guest House Paradiso
Mrs Hardy
 
1999 Love in the 21st Century (TV series)
Kate
– Threesomes (1999) … Kate
 
1999 The Man (TV movie)
Kim
 
1999 The War Zone
Lucy
 
1998 A Many Splintered Thing (TV short)
Elly Jackson
 
1996 Soldier Soldier (TV series)
Cate Hobbs
– Hell and High Water (1996) … Cate Hobbs
– Fall for Love (1996) … Cate Hobbs
– Delayed Action (1996) … Cate Hobbs
– Flash Point (1996) … Cate Hobbs
– Under the Gooseberry Bush (1996) … Cate Hobbs
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1996 Seed (TV movie)
Julie
 
1996 No Bananas (TV mini-series)
Sylvia
– Sitzkreig (1996) … Sylvia
 
1995 Prime Suspect: Scent of Darkness (TV movie)
Helper
 
1995 Fist of Fun (TV series)
– Episode #1.1 (1995)
 
1994 Princess Caraboo
Ella
 
Show ShowSelf (3 titles)
2008 New Heroes of Comedy (TV series documentary)
Herself - Narrator
– Lucas and Walliams (2008) … Herself - Narrator (voice)
 
2004 Lucy's Cam (video documentary short)
Herself
 
2004 Shaun of the Dead: EPK Featurette (video documentary short)
Herself
 
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2007 Time Shift (TV series documentary)
 

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Personal Details

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(1995) Played Cate in world premiere of Sarah Kane's "Blasted" - Royal Court Theatre,London See more »

Height:

5' 6" (1.68 m)
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Trivia:

She is from Birmingham, England and now lives in London. See more »

Star Sign:

Gemini