Zawe Ashton
Intelligent, clear with a cool edge.
Respected TV & theatre actor.
Born in Hackney. Her accent has neutralised but she can very easily slip back into a London accent. For her role as Vod in Fresh Meat, she uses a strong London accent.
Nominated for two British Comedy Awards for Best Actress.
Nominated for a BIFA for Most Promising Newcomer in 2012.
Received an Ian Charleson Award in 2010 for her role in Salome.
Best Comedy Award for Fresh Meat at The British Comedy Awards 2011 & nominated for a BAFTA Award for Best New Show.
Zawe is very confident with a Mancunian accent, having played roles in Lapland and Weekender.
Very confident doing a generic American accent.
Accents
Styles
Singing Ability
- Jazz (Can carry a tune comfortably)
Other Languages
- Spanish (Basic)
Credits
- The Handmaid's Tale (TV, 2021) Oona. Hulu
- Mr Malcolm's List (Feature Film, 2021) Julia. Dreamscape Productions
- Betrayal (Theatre, 2019) Emma. West End/Broadway
- The Widow (Feature Film, 2018) Alexa. Eagle Films
- Velvet Buzzsaw (Feature Film, 2018) Josephine. Netflix
- Wanderlust (TV, 2018) Claire. BBC
- Greta (Feature Film, 2018) Alexa. Focus Features
- Oasis (TV, 2017) Judy Severin. Amazon
- Guerrilla (TV, 2017) Omega. ABC
- Fresh Meat (TV, 2016-11) Vod. Regular. Ch4. Series 1-4.
- Nocturnal Animals (Feature Film, 2016) Alex. Fade to Black Productions
- The Maids (Theatre, 2016) Claire. Trafalgar Studios
- The Devil You Know (TV, 2015) Tituba. HBO.
- Splendour (Theatre, 2015) Gilma. Donmar Warehouse
- Not Safe for Work (TV, 2014) Katherine. Regular. Ch4.
- Stop Cutting Our Girls: Comic Relief Special (TV, 2014) Documentary. BBC3.
- Doctor Who (TV, 2014) Journey Blue. BBC.
- Psychobitches (TV, 2013) Eartha Kitt. Series I-II. Sky Arts.
- Narrative (Theatre, 2013) Zawe. Royal Court Theatre.
- Lapland (TV, 2013) Jingle Jill. BBC.
- Here (Theatre, 2012) Kath. The Rose Theatre Kingston.
- Case Histories (TV, 2011-2013) Deborah Arnold. Regular. BBC.
- Weekender (Feature Film, 2010) Sarah. Benchmark Productions
- Misfits (TV, 2010) Jessica. Ch4.
- Dreams Of Life (Feature Film, 2010) Joyce Vincent. Lead. Cannon and Morley Productions
- Salome (Theatre, 2010) Salome. Lead. Hampstead Theatre.
- The Carhullan Army (Radio, 2010) Shruti. BBC Radio 3.
- This Wide Night (Theatre, 2009) Marie. Lead.Clean Break/Soho Theatre.
- Blitz (Feature Film, 2009) PC Elizabeth Falls.
- St. Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold (Feature Film, 2009) Bianca. Ealing Studios
- The Frontline (Theatre, 2009) Casey. Shakespeare's Globe Theatre.
- Bay (Theatre, 2009) Frankie (Lead). Young Vic Theatre.
- Freefall (Feature Film, 2008) Blue.
- Raising Baby Rio (Short Film, 2008) Yvonne. Ch4.
- The Arsonists (Theatre, 2007) Anna. Royal Court Theatre.
- Rhinoceros (Theatre, 2007) Daisy. Lead. Royal Court Theatre.
- Gone Too Far! (Theatre, 2007) Armani. Lead. Royal Court Theatre.
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26/05/2022
New period drama film 'Mr Malcolm's List' starring Zawe Ashton.
A young woman courts a mysterious wealthy suitor in 19th century England. Comes to cinemas on July 1st.
27/10/2021
Listen to Zawe Ashton who guest hosts The Women's Prize for Fiction Podcast.
Best selling author Candice Carty Williams and celebrated actress Claire Danes sit down with Zawe to talk about the books by women that have shaped their lives. Available on Spotify and other streaming services from the 28th October.
10/08/2021
Zawe Ashton leads the cast of new Sky Kids Animation 'OBKI'.
Created by Ritzy Animation. Available now.
16/06/2021
'The Handmaid’s Tale’ is back with its fourth season! With Zawe Ashton joining the cast.
Set in a dystopian future, a woman is forced to live as a concubine under a fundamentalist theocratic dictatorship. Watch on Sunday 20th at 9pm on Channel 4.