Background and career
Kate Ashfield (born 28 May 1972) is an English actress and screenwriter, who has appeared in stage, television, and film roles. She is best known for her role as Liz in the 2004 zombie comedy Shaun of the Dead. Ashfield is the co-writer of the 2017 TV series Born to Kill.
Ashfield was born in Oldham, Lancashire, 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 films, including Shaun of the Dead, Secrets & Lies and Sanditon. 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 awards 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 Fucking. Ashfield appeared in the 2025 Christmas special of Death in Paradise.
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Net-worth figure: Celebrity Net Worth (October 2026), in USD. Biography and career facts: the person's Wikipedia article and linked reporting. Snapshot date for all StarWorth figures: 28 October 2026.
