Mark Ashworth

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Mark Ashworth
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Years active2008–present

Mark Ashworth is an English actor. He is known for his work as Janitor Justin / Shining Knight in the DC Universe series Stargirl . [1] [2] [3] [4]

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Early life

Ashworth was born in Eccles, Salford, Great Britain. [5]

Career

In 2016, Ashworth played Preacher in The Magnificent Seven. [6] In 2019, Ashworth starred in the movies Mine 9 [7] and Along Came the Devil 2. [8]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016 The Magnificent Seven Preacher
2017 Logan Bartender
2018 Black Panther Security Guard
2019Mine 9Mark
2019Along Came the Devil 2Kenny
2019UnravelledDavid
2020 Emperor Reverend
2021 Jungle Cruise Society Member 1

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2014 Constantine Nervous ManEpisode: "Non Est Asylum"
2018 The Walking Dead EvanEpisode: "Still Gotta Mean Something"
2020 Doom Patrol RingmasterTwo episodes: "Tyme Patrol" and "Fun Size Patrol"
2020 Stargirl Sir Justin / Shining Knight Recurring role
2021 The Underground Railroad Mr. ChurchillEpisode 1
2021 Creepshow Norm RobertsEpisode: "Public Television of the Dead"

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References

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