Ashley McGuire
ActingAbout Ashley McGuire
Ashley McGuire is a British actress, known for her roles as Big Mandy in the BBC comedy series This Country, Vicky Houghton in the BBC One series This Is Going to Hurt, Shakira in the Channel 4 comedy series Man Down and Bev Slater on the BBC soap opera EastEnders. McGuire attended Rose Bruford College of Speech and Drama. McGuire has portrayed various TV roles, including Malory Towers, Coronation Street, Dead Boss, Small Axe, Decline and Fall, It's a Sin and Jack and the Beanstalk: After Ever After. She has also appeared as Shakira in Man Down, "Big" Mandy Harris in This Country and Bev Slater in EastEnders. Her stage work includes Home by Nadia Fall (2012 and 2013), Light Shining in Buckinghamshire (2015) and Top Girls (2019) by Caryl Churchill, Our Country's Good by Timberlake Wertenbaker (2015), and The Suicide by Suhayla El-Bushra (2016), all at the Royal National Theatre. Susannah Clapp, a theatre critic for The Observer, wrote about McGuire's portrayal of Falstaff in Phyllida Lloyd's all-female Henry IV at the Donmar Warehouse (2014): "A magnificent Falstaff... she is glorious. A one-person vindication of the all-female enterprise. If it were needed.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Ashley McGuire reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 17 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Ashley McGuire's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 35% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Ashley McGuire remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Ashley McGuire Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Ashley McGuire's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Ashley McGuire.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Northern Comfort | Esther | Flop | Similar → |
| 2022 | Red Riding Hood: After Ever After | Helga | Hit | Similar → |
| 2020 | Jack and the Beanstalk: After Ever After | Mayoress | Flop | Similar → |
| 2020 | The Gentlemen | Maureen | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | The Hustle | Policewoman | Average | Similar → |
| 2019 | National Theatre Live: Top Girls | Dull Gret | Flop | Similar → |
| 2018 | Solo: A Star Wars Story | Lodge Human Trainer (uncredited) | Hit | Similar → |
| 2016 | Bridget Jones's Baby | Midwife | Average | Similar → |
| 2016 | David Brent: Life on the Road | Mo | Average | Similar → |
| 2015 | Hector | Chiropodist | Hit | Similar → |
| 2015 | Counting Backwards | Flo Brown | Flop | Similar → |
| 2014 | The Riot Club | Police Officer #2 | Average | Similar → |
| 2013 | National Theatre Archive: Home | Sharon | Flop | Similar → |
| 2011 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2 | Death Eater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2010 | Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1 | Death Eater | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 2007 | Ruby Blue | Debbie | Flop | Similar → |
| 2005 | Gypo | Penny | Flop | Similar → |
Ashley McGuire - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Ashley McGuire?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Ashley McGuire is "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 2" with a rating of 8.1/10.
How many movies has Ashley McGuire acted in?
Ashley McGuire has been featured in at least 17 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Ashley McGuire?
Other notable films include "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows: Part 1", "The Gentlemen", and "Hector".