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Zawe Ashton Biography

Birth Name:Zawedde Ashton

Birth Place:London, England, United Kingdom

Profession Actress, Producer, Director, Writer

Fast Facts

  • Has been nominated for a British Comedy Award for best actress
  • Won a 2010 Ian Charleson Award
  • Was nominated for teh 2012 BIFA for most promising newcomer
  • Attended the Manchester School of Theatre
  • Started participating in acting classes at the age of six
  • Well known for her role in "Velvet Buzzsaw․"
  • Possesses the ability to play the piano and guitar

Awards

  • 2012British Independent Film Award-Most Promising Newcomer: nominated
  • 2020Festival Honors Award-Brit to Watch: winner