Kate Ashfield

Biography

Kate Ashfield (born 28 May 1972) is a British actress, best known for her award-winning roles as Jody in the Anglo-German film Late Night Shopping, as Sadie MacGregor in the British film This Little Life and as Liz in the 2004 film Shaun of the Dead. Ashfield was born on 28 May 1972 in Birmingham England. Her interest in acting started at an early age, and she later pursued her passion by studying drama at Rose Bruford College.

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, Believe, Fakers. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.

Personal Facts

Known For

Acting

Gender

female

Known Credits

61

Birth Date

1972-05-28 00:00:00

Birth Place

Birmingham, West Midlands, England, UK

Known For

• 

  Shaun of the Dead
• 

  Believe
• 

  Fakers
• 

  Killing Hitler
• 

  Seat 25
• 

  The House Sitter

Associated Universes

Universe traveler — spans 2 universes

• Nymphomaniac (1 titles)
• Cornetto Trilogy (1 titles)

Frequent Collaborators

• Simon Pegg (1 collaborations)
• Nick Frost (1 collaborations)
• Lucy Davis (1 collaborations)
• Dylan Moran (1 collaborations)
• Jessica Hynes (1 collaborations)
• Penelope Wilton (1 collaborations)
• Bill Nighy (1 collaborations)
• Martin Freeman (1 collaborations)
• Matt Lucas (1 collaborations)
• Peter Serafinowicz (1 collaborations)

Credits

• actors (61 credits)

  • With Friends Like These

    Samantha

    actor

    actors
    2026
  • Harlan Coben's Lazarus

    Detective Alison Brown

    actor

    actors

    - 106 (2025) ... Detective Alison Brown actor actors

    - 105 (2025) ... Detective Alison Brown actor actors

    - 104 (2025) ... Detective Alison Brown actor actors

    - 103 (2025) ... Detective Alison Brown actor actors

    - 102 (2025) ... Detective Alison Brown actor actors
    2025
  • Double Blind

    Helen Brady

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Stockholm Bloodbath

    Birgitta

    actor

    actors
    2024
  • Moonflower Murders

    - Episode 6 (2024) ... Joanne Webster actor actors

    - Episode 5 (2024) ... Joanne Webster actor actors

    - Episode 3 (2024) ... Joanne Webster actor actors
    2024
  • There's Always Hope

    Samantha

    actor

    actors
    2023
  • Bodies

    - 'Do You Know Who I Am?' (2023) ... Elaine Morley actor actors
    2023
  • Exit Plan

    Fake Mother

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • Rachel

    Teresa

    actor

    actors
    2019
  • His Dark Materials

    - The Botanic Garden (2023) ... Atal (voice) actor actors

    - The Abyss (2023) ... Atal (voice) actor actors

    - No Way Out (2023) ... Atal (voice) actor actors

    - Lyra and Her Death (2023) ... Atal (voice) actor actors
    2019
  • Seat 25

    Narrator

    actor

    actors
    2018
  • Unspeakable

    Sally

    actor

    actors
    2017
  • The House Sitter

    Sara Lawrence

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Counting Backwards

    Adult Sally

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Still

    Margaret

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Hangman

    Beth

    actor

    actors
    2015
  • Secrets and Lies

    - The Sister (2015) ... Vanessa Richardson actor actors

    - The Affair (2015) ... Vanessa Richardson actor actors

    - The Father (2015) ... Vanessa Richardson actor actors

    - The Trail (2015) ... Vanessa Richardson actor actors
    2015
  • Nymphomaniac: Vol. II

    Therapist

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Believe

    Helen

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • Byzantium

    Gabi

    actor

    actors
    2013
  • When the Lights Went Out

    Jenny

    actor

    actors
    2012
  • Line of Duty

    - Episode 5 (2012) ... Jools Gates actor actors

    - Episode 4 (2012) ... Jools Gates actor actors

    - Episode 3 (2012) ... Jools Gates actor actors

    - Episode 2 (2012) ... Jools Gates actor actors

    - Episode 1 (2012) ... Jools Gates actor actors
    2012
  • 7lives

    Cynthia

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • Late Bloomers

    Giulia

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • United

    Alma George

    actor

    actors
    2011
  • The Kid

    Madeline

    actor

    actors
    2010
  • War School

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Diary of Anne Frank

    Miep Gies

    actor

    actors
    2009
  • The Baker

    Rhiannon

    actor

    actors
    2007
  • Random Quest

    Ottilie / Kate

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • The Trouble with Men and Women

    Susie

    actor

    actors
    2006
  • Perfect Day

    Jenny

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Sweetnightgoodheart

    Juliet

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • The Best Man

    Becka

    actor

    actors
    2005
  • Bottom Mindless Violence

    Mrs. Hardy (archive footage) (uncredited)

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Spivs

    Jenny

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Shaun of the Dead

    Liz

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • Fakers

    Eve Evans

    actor

    actors
    2004
  • New Tricks

    - Tiger Tiger (2011) ... Hilary Newell actor actors
    2004
  • Beyond Borders

    Kat

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Collusion

    Sally Waterville

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Killing Hitler

    Rachel

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • This Little Life

    Sadie MacGregor

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Flyfishing

    Helen

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Pollyanna

    Nancy

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • Perfect

    Rachel

    actor

    actors
    2003
  • The Last Minute

    Janey

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Pure

    Helen

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Crime and Punishment

    Dounia

    actor

    actors
    2002
  • Late Night Shopping

    Jody

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Please!

    Molly

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • The Low Down

    Ruby

    actor

    actors
    2001
  • Christie Malry's Own Double-Entry

    Carol

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Storm Damage

    Kay

    actor

    actors
    2000
  • Guest House Paradiso

    Mrs. Hardy

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The War Zone

    Lucy

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • The Man

    Kim

    actor

    actors
    1999
  • Midsomer Murders

    - Schooled in Murder (2013) ... Helen Caxton actor actors
    1997
  • Silent Witness

    - The Prodigal (2) (2011) ... C.I. Rebecca Woods actor actors

    - The Prodigal (1) (2011) ... C.I. Rebecca Woods actor actors
    1996
  • Princess Caraboo

    Ella

    actor

    actors
    1994
  • Agatha Christie's Poirot

    - Hallowe'en Party (2010) ... Miss Wills actor actors
    1989