Neil Smith (born 11 December 1969), known by the stage name Neil Ashton, is an English actor known for his wide-ranging, often comic, performances in television programmes, notably Channel 4's It's A Sin and Sky's Brassic.
Neil Ashton | |
|---|---|
| Born | Neil Smith 11 December 1969 Kendal, Westmorland, England |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Nationality | British |
| Education | Kirkbie Kendal School |
| Period | 1990s–present |
Life and education
editAshton grew up as Neil Smith in Kendal, Cumbria, living above a newsagents on Highgate in the town. After leaving school, he became a fashion editor for teen magazine Just Seventeen.[1]
His notable television performances include 'Grizzle' in It's A Sin and Davey MacDonagh in Brassic. He has worked several times with screenwriter and Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies.[1] Ashton's lifetime nickname has been 'Nelly' and this was the name of the character he played in Davies' Cucumber.[2]
Personal life
editAshton took his stage surname from the Lancashire town where his mother was born.[3]
References
edit- ^ a b "Neil Ashton: Brassic and It's A Sin star on growing up in Kendal". BBC News. 19 November 2023. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "Neil Ashton". TresA. 3 March 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
- ^ "South Lakes actor tells of role in hit Channel 4 drama". The Westmorland Gazette. 13 March 2021. Retrieved 11 June 2024.
External links
edit- Neil Ashton at IMDb
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