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Zawe Ashton

1984 - Today

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Zawedde Emma Ashton (; born 25 July 1984) is a British actress and playwright. She is best known for her roles in the comedy dramas Fresh Meat and Not Safe for Work, the Netflix horror thriller film Velvet Buzzsaw, and for her portrayal of Joyce Carol Vincent in Dreams of a Life (2011). She also portrayed Dar-Benn in The Marvels (2023). Read more on Wikipedia

Her biography is available in different languages on Wikipedia. Zawe Ashton is the 10,829th most popular actor (down from 8,697th in 2019), the 6,928th most popular biography from United Kingdom (down from 5,922nd in 2019) and the 1,195th most popular British Actor.

Zawe Ashton is a British actress, playwright, and author, known for her versatile talent across theater, television, and film. She gained recognition for her role as Vod in the British comedy series "Fresh Meat" and has appeared in various other TV shows and movies. Ashton's theatrical work is also notable; she has performed in numerous stage productions, often receiving acclaim for her performances. In addition to her acting career, she has written plays and a book, showcasing her breadth of talent in the arts. Her work often explores themes of identity, race, and the experiences of women, both in contemporary society and in the entertainment industry.

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Among actors, Zawe Ashton ranks 10,829 out of 13,578. Before her are Romeo Miller, Garrett Wang, Athena Karkanis, Ann Jillian, Brian Robbins, and Kevin Hooks. After her are David Oakes, J. D. Pardo, Jillian Armenante, Alia Bhatt, Holly Robinson Peete, and Jordan Prentice.

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Among people born in 1984, Zawe Ashton ranks 553. Before her are Thomas Löfkvist, Hendra Setiawan, Shinobu Ohno, Flora Saini, Petr Pavlensky, and Chanelle Scheepers. After her are Paz de la Huerta, Emre Güngör, Habiba Ghribi, Boy Waterman, Emil Hallfreðsson, and Dustin Brown.

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In United Kingdom

Among people born in United Kingdom, Zawe Ashton ranks 6,930 out of 8,785. Before her are Ashley Westwood (1990), Lewis Tan (1987), Carlton Myers (1971), David Bellamy (1933), Kieron Dyer (1978), and Trevor Cherry (1948). After her are David Oakes (1983), David Narey (1956), Craig Shakespeare (1963), David Thompson (1977), Ione Skye (1970), and Tony Britton (1924).

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Among ACTORS In United Kingdom

Among actors born in United Kingdom, Zawe Ashton ranks 1,195. Before her are Jessica Barden (1992), Barbara Murray (1929), Helen Baxendale (1970), John Hopkins (1975), Jeremy Irvine (1990), and Lewis Tan (1987). After her are David Oakes (1983), Ione Skye (1970), Tony Britton (1924), Sophie Rundle (1988), Aimee Lou Wood (1995), and Yasemin Allen (1989).

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