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David Scott Ashton (born David Scott on 10 November 1941, in Greenock, Scotland) is a Scottish actor and writer. Trained at the Central School of Speech and Drama in London, 1964–67, he has acted in a wide variety of film, television, theatre and radio roles. He has also developed a parallel career as a writer of fiction, film and television ...
David Ashton is a Scottish actor and writer, born in 1941, who has appeared in films such as The Last King of Scotland and Tomorrow Never Dies. He is also the creator of the McLevy historical detective series on Radio 4.
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- November 10, 1941
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David Ashton was born on November 10, 1941 in Greenock, Scotland, UK. He is an actor and writer, known for The Last King of Scotland (2006), Tomorrow Never Dies (1997) and Eye of the Needle (1981).
- November 10, 1941
Oct 1, 2023 · David Ashton now works as a writer as well as an actor Credit: BBC/ ALAMY Since playing Alex's father Major Roderick 'Roddy' Maclean, David Ashton, now 81, has had a successful and varied...
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McLevy is a British radio crime drama series, written by David Ashton, about the 19th century Edinburgh police detective James McLevy. Broadcast on BBC Radio 4 as part of its Afternoon Drama slot, the drama stars Brian Cox and Siobhan Redmond, with Michael Perceval-Maxwell and David Ashton.
Learn about David Ashton's life, career and works as an actor and author of McLevy novels and radio plays. Find out how he started writing, his awards, his influences and his challenges.
Apr 1, 2011 · David Ashton is an author and playwright, well known for his Inspector McLevy radio plays and novels. David is also an accomplished actor, acting on stage, r...
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