David Ashton

Biography

Career Overview

David Ashton has 21 screen credits in a career dating back to 1963. Their work spans 4 cinematic universes — most prominently James Bond with 1 titles. Signature works include The Savage Canvas, The Last King of Scotland, Tis' the Season to be Jolly. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

male

Known Credits

21

Birth Date

1941-11-10 00:00:00

Birth Place

Greenock, Scotland, UK

Known For

• The Savage Canvas
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  The Last King of Scotland
• 

  Tis' the Season to be Jolly
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  Freddie As F.R.O.7.
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  The Heart Surgeon
• 

  Doctor Who: Timelash

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 4 universes

• James Bond (1 titles)
• Sharpe (1 titles)
• Sharpe Collection (1 titles)
• Carry On Series (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Julian Barratt (1 collaborations)
• Angela Dixon (1 collaborations)
• Forest Whitaker (1 collaborations)
• James McAvoy (1 collaborations)
• Simon McBurney (1 collaborations)
• Gillian Anderson (1 collaborations)
• Kerry Washington (1 collaborations)
• David Oyelowo (1 collaborations)
• Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga (1 collaborations)
• Adam Kotz (1 collaborations)

Credits

• writing (3 credits)

  • Glenrothan

    writer

    writing
    2026
  • Freddie As F.R.O.7.

    writer

    writing
    1992
  • EastEnders

    - 168 (1986) ... writer writing
    1985

• actors (17 credits)

  • Glenrothan

    Dougie

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • The Savage Canvas

    Derrick Widdecome

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • The Last King of Scotland

    Dr. Garrigan - Senior

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Waking the Dead

    - Deathwatch (2) (2002) ... Father Cameron actor actors

    - Deathwatch (1) (2002) ... Father Cameron actor actors
    2001
  • The House of Mirth

    Lawyer

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Tomorrow Never Dies

    First Sea Lord

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • The Heart Surgeon

    Phil Mycroft

    actor

    actors
    1997
  • Alive and Kicking

    Paris Mourner

    actor

    actors
    1996
  • The Negotiator

    Deputy Chief Constable Bryden

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Tis' the Season to be Jolly

    Prison Governor

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Sharpe's Eagle

    Major Lennox

    actor

    actors
    1993
  • Freddie As F.R.O.7.

    Additional voices (voice)

    actor

    actors
    1992
  • Doctor Who: Timelash

    Kendron

    actor

    actors
    1985
  • Eye of the Needle

    Oban Radio Operator

    actor

    actors
    1981
  • All Creatures Great and Small

    - Old Dogs, New Tricks (1990) ... Ewan Ross actor actors
    1978
  • Carry On Cowboy

    Rider (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    1965
  • Doctor Who

    - Timelash (2) (1985) ... Kendron actor actors

    - Timelash (1) (1985) ... Kendron actor actors
    1963

• crew (1 credits)

  • God on the Rocks

    script

    crew
    1992