Kate Ashfield


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

Early life

Ashfield was born in Oldham, England. Her interest in acting started at an early age, and she later pursued her passion by studying drama at Rose Bruford College.

Career

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, with Billy Harris, Josie Lawrence and Pearl Mackie.

Awards and nominations

She has won three awards out of eight nominations: