Kate Ashfield

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.

Kate Ashfield was born on 28 May 1972, in Oldham, England.

Her interest in acting started at an early age, and she later pursued her passion by studying drama at the Bristol Old Vic Theatre School.

Kate Ashfield's acting profession began in the nineties when she landed a role in the popular British TV series, The Bill.

She appeared in numerous TV series and movies, including EastEnders, Shaun of the Dead, and Secrets & Lies.

• Princess Caraboo (1994, film) – Ella

• Blasted (1995, stage) – Cate

• Shopping and Fucking (1996, stage) – Lulu

• Soldier Soldier (1996, TV) – Cate Hobbs

• Woyzeck (1997, stage) – Marie

Her breakout role came in 1998 when she starred in the acclaimed film, This Year's Love.

• Closer (1998, stage) – Alice

• Guest House Paradiso (1999, film) – Ms Hardy

• The War Zone (1999, film)

• Watership Down (1999, TV series) – Primrose (Series 1/2 only)

• Storm Damage (2000, TV) – Kay

• The Low Down (2000) – Ruby

• Christie Malry's Own Double-Entry (2000) – Carol

• Late Night Shopping (2001, film) – Jody

• Do or Die (2001, miniseries) - Samantha

• Pure (2002, film) – Helen

• Crime and Punishment (2002, miniseries) – Dounia

• Beyond Borders (2003, film) – Kat

• Pollyanna (2003, film) – Nancy

• Killing Hitler (2003, TV) – Rachel

• This Little Life (2003, TV) – Sadie MacGregor

• The Trouble with Men and Women (2003, TV) – Susie

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 Beyond the Gates, The Baker, and Line of Duty.

In addition to her acting on screen, Ashfield has appeared in several stage productions, including Macbeth and The Glass Menagerie.

• Fakers (2004, film) – Eve Evans

• Spivs (2004, film) – Jenny

• Shaun of the Dead (2004, film) – Liz

• The Best Man (2005, TV – released as Unhitched on US DVD) – Becka

• Secret Smile (2005, TV) – Miranda

• Random Quest (2006, TV) – Ottilie/Kate

• Leave Before the Lights Come On Video – Arctic Monkeys (2006) – Suicidal Lady

• Tsunami: The Aftermath (2006, TV) – Ellen

• The Baker (2007, film) – Rhiannon

She is the co-writer of the 2017 TV series Born to Kill.