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Zawe Ashton

Zawe Ashton

Director & actor · born 25 July 1984 · London, England, UK

Zawedde Emma Ashton (born 25 July 1984) is an English actress, playwright and narrator. 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 will join the Marvel Cinematic Universe as Dar-Benn in The Marvels (2023).

She was born in Hackney, London to an English father and a Ugandan mother. She was a member of the National Youth Theatre and graduated from Manchester Metropolitan University.

Where to start: Nocturnal Animals (2016).

As director 2

As actor 20

TV shows 12

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Zawe Ashton movie?

By viewer score, Nocturnal Animals (2016) at 7.4/10.

What are Zawe Ashton’s most popular movies?

Nocturnal Animals, The Marvels, Velvet Buzzsaw.

How many movies has Zawe Ashton made?

22 films on TMDB, 2 as director, 20 as actor.

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