Kate Ashfield

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Characters played by Kate Ashfield

Liz — Shaun of the Dead (2004)

Shaun's pragmatic ex-girlfriend working at a local cafe.

Becka — The Best Man (2005)

A party attendee and the original owner of the trousers Olly borrows. Initially stern with him, she later plays a crucial role at the climax by publicly accusing James of infidelity, directly enabling Olly to stop the wedding. She eventually marries Murray.

Rhiannon — The Baker (2007)

Rhiannon is a local veterinarian and part-time barmaid who finds Milo unconscious after an explosion and makes sure he is unharmed. She becomes romantically involved with him, but leaves angrily after learning he is an assassin. Bjorn later kidnaps her to lure Milo into a confrontation.

Carol — Christie Malry's Own Double-Entry (2000)

A young woman Christie meets at his local butcher's shop and begins a relationship with. After Christie is critically injured in a bus bombing, the police tell her he is in hospital, and she stays by his side as he dies. Returning to his flat, she discovers the detailed plan for his intended attack on the Houses of Parliament.

Jody — Late Night Shopping (2001)

Jody regularly joins Sean, Vincent and Lenny at the cafe despite secretly having been fired from her job. She continues pretending to work until she finally admits the truth. During the search for Madeline, Jody encounters her and arranges a meeting with Sean, helping bring their troubled relationship to its conclusion.

Fake Mother — Exit Plan (2019)

A performer at Hotel Aurora who says that she usually stands in for someone’s mother.

Lucy — The War Zone (1999)

A mysterious female visitor who arrives at the house to offer Jessie emotional comfort. She appears to possess hidden knowledge about the family's traumatic situation, though her exact relationship to the family and the nature of her awareness remain unclear.

Kay — Storm Damage (2000)

A worker at Number 66 care home who begins a romantic affair with Danny while he is navigating his complicated relationship with the residents.

Helen Brady — Double Blind (2024)

A medical staff member or researcher associated with the trial facility. Likely assists in monitoring the test subjects or managing the facility's protocols during the crisis.

Sara Lawrence — The House Sitter (2015)

Sara Lawrence is part of the family and recognizes that Amy has been struggling for a long time. Together with Kyle Lawrence, she discusses Amy's drinking, reckless behavior, dependence on sleeping pills, and withdrawal from former interests, fearing that Amy may hurt herself.

Jenny — When the Lights Went Out (2012)

Jenny is Sally's mother and Len's wife. After the family moves into the haunted house, she joins Len in seeking supernatural help and confronting the danger. During the final attack, Jenny tries to rescue Sally with Len but is knocked unconscious by the hostile spirit.

Beth — Hangman (2015)

The Miller family's wife and mother. She grows increasingly paranoid as strange noises and manipulated items suggest an ongoing intruder. After discovering Hangman's tampered shirt, she confronts her husband about an alleged affair. Upon returning home, she is held at gunpoint by Hangman impersonating Aaron, forced to declare her love, and subsequently executed with a gunshot.

Career Overview

Kate Ashfield has 61 screen credits in a career dating back to 1989. Their work spans 2 cinematic universes — most prominently Nymphomaniac with 1 titles. Signature works include Shaun of the Dead, Harlan Coben's Lazarus, There's Always Hope. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

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Known For
Acting
Gender
female
Known Credits
61
Birth Date
1972-05-28
Birth Place
Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK

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Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

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Related entry on Wikidata (Q509628), public domain (CC0).