Kate Ashfield | |
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Born | Birmingham, England | 28 May 1972
Alma mater | Rose Bruford College |
Occupation(s) | Actress, comedian |
Years active | 1994–present |
Kate Ashfield (born 28 May 1972) is an English actress and screenwriter, who has appeared in stage, TV and film roles, most famously in her role as Liz in the 2004 zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead . She is the co-writer of the 2017 TV series Born to Kill . [1]
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.
Ashfield's acting profession began in the nineties. She appeared in numerous theatre, TV series and movies, including Shaun of the Dead , Secrets & Lies and Sanditon . [2]
In 2004, Ashfield won the Best Actress award at the British Independent Film Awards for her role in the movie Late Night Shopping . She has also received rewards for her performances in 'This Little Life', The Baker , and Line of Duty . In addition to her acting on screen, Ashfield has appeared in several stage productions, including Blasted and Shopping and F**cking .
She has won three awards out of eight nominations:[ citation needed ]
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