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Zawe Ashton - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | July 21, 1984 |
|---|---|
| Age | 41 |
| Birthplace | Hackney, London, England, UK |
| Zodiac Sign | Cancer - (see also Zawe Ashton's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Rat |
| Generation | Millennial Generation |
| Known For | Acting in 'Fresh Meat', 'Velvet Buzzsaw', and 'The Marvels'; acclaimed playwright. |
Intro
Zawe Ashton is a British actress, playwright, and director, known for her roles in television, film, and theater. She is particularly recognized for her performances in the TV series 'Fresh Meat' and 'Not Safe for Work', as well as films such as 'Velvet Buzzsaw' and 'The Marvels'.
Early Life & Background
Zawe Ashton was born in Hackney, London. She attended the Anna Scher Theatre School from age six before studying at Manchester Metropolitan University School of Theatre.
Career Highlights
- Starred as Vod in the Channel 4 comedy series 'Fresh Meat' (2011–2016).
- Played Katherine in Channel 4's 'Not Safe for Work' (2015).
- Starred opposite Jake Gyllenhaal in the Netflix film 'Velvet Buzzsaw' (2019).
- Appeared as Dar-Benn in the Marvel Cinematic Universe film 'The Marvels' (2023).
- Award-winning playwright; her play 'Harm’s Way' was shortlisted for the Verity Bargate Award.
- Received an Ian Charleson Award Commendation in 2010.
Trivia
- Zawe Ashton is also a poet, and won the London Poetry Slam Championship in 2000.
- She is engaged to English actor Tom Hiddleston.
FAQs
People also ask
How old is Zawe Ashton?
Zawe Ashton is 41 years old.
When was Zawe Ashton born?
Zawe Ashton was born the 21 July 1984.
Where is Zawe Ashton from?
Hackney, London, England, UK.
On Her Birth-Day
About July 21st, 1984, in brief:
- Historical events: On July 21, 1984, Robert Williams became the first person in the United States to be killed by a robot at a Ford Motor Company plant in Michigan.
- Day of the week: July 21st, 1984 was a Saturday
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer (in western zodiac), Rat (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: When Doves Cry by Prince
- #1 UK song: Two Tribes by Frankie Goes To Hollywood
- Popular movie: Ghostbusters directed by Ivan Reitman
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