Zawe Ashton

July 25, 1984 (age 42) London, England, UK

Zawedde Emma Ashton (born 25 July 1984) is a British 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).

Her titles like Nocturnal Animals, The Marvels, and Velvet Buzzsaw - her biggest roles first.
Last updated: August 16, 2026

Watched: 0/21

Weighted avg: 6.20 /10

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Nocturnal Animals

2016November 2016 by Tom Ford

Minor role as Alex

Minor role as Alex

7.03 Good++
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The Marvels

2023November 2023 by Nia DaCosta

Supporting as Dar-Benn

Supporting as Dar-Benn

5.43 Okay-
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3

Velvet Buzzsaw

2019February 2019 by Dan Gilroy

Starring as Josephina

Starring as Josephina

4.87 Mediocre++
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Blitz

2011May 2011 by Elliott Lester

Supporting as Elizabeth Falls

Supporting as Elizabeth Falls

5.69 Okay+
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5

Greta

2019February 2019 by Neil Jordan

Supporting as Alexa Hammond

Supporting as Alexa Hammond

6.10 Okay++
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6

Fresh Meat

2011–2016 by Sam Bain

Lead role as Violet 'Vod' Nordstrom

Lead role as Violet 'Vod' Nordstrom

6.18 Good--
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7

All of You

2025September 2025 by William Bridges

Starring as Andrea

Starring as Andrea

5.88 Okay+
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8

St Trinian's 2: The Legend of Fritton's Gold

2009December 2009 by Barnaby Thompson

Minor role as Bianca

Minor role as Bianca

5.26 Okay-
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9

Dreams of a Life

2011August 2011 by Carol Morley

Lead role as Joyce Vincent

Lead role as Joyce Vincent

6.04 Okay++
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Mr Malcolm's List

2022July 2022 by Emma Holly Jones

Starring as Julia Thistlewaite

Starring as Julia Thistlewaite

5.55 Okay
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11

Not Safe for Work

2015 by D.C. Moore

Lead role as Katherine

Lead role as Katherine

5.92 Okay++
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12

Oasis

2017

Supporting as Severin

Supporting as Severin

5.93 Okay++
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13

Case Histories

2011–2013

Starring as Deborah Arnold

Starring as Deborah Arnold

6.45 Good-
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Weekender

2011September 2011 by Karl Golden

Supporting as Sarah

Supporting as Sarah

5.61 Okay
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Marvel Studios Assembled: The Making of The Marvels

2024February 2024

Supporting as Self - 'Dar-Benn'

Supporting as Self - 'Dar-Benn'

5.73 Okay+
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Mog's Christmas

2023December 2023 by Robin Shaw

Supporting as Mrs. Gaynor (voice)

Supporting as Mrs. Gaynor (voice)

6.21 Good--
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Oasis

2017March 2017 by Kevin Macdonald

Minor role as Severin

Minor role as Severin

6.30 Good--
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18

Spice Girls: How Girl Power Changed Britain

2021

Lead role as Self - Narrator

Lead role as Self - Narrator

Needs more reviews
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The Battle for Black Music: Paid in Full

2024

Lead role as Self - Narrator (voice)

Lead role as Self - Narrator (voice)

Needs more reviews
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Broken English

2026January 2026 by Jane Pollard

Supporting as The Media Archivist

Supporting as The Media Archivist

Needs more reviews
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Othello - Live at Shakespeare's Globe

2008March 2008

Supporting as Bianca

Supporting as Bianca

Needs more reviews