Leslie Ash
ActingAbout Leslie Ash
Leslie Ash is an English actress. She is best known for her role as Deborah Burton in the BBC sitcom Men Behaving Badly, Vanessa Lytton in the BBC medical drama Holby City from 2009 to 2010 and Karen Buckley in the ITV drama Where the Heart Is from 2000 to 2003. Her book My Life Behaving Badly: The Autobiography was published in 2007. Ash appeared in BBC Radio 4's comic radio series, Vent (2007), alongside Neil Pearson, Fiona Allen and Josie Lawrence. In May 2008, Ash worked with Transparent Television to make a documentary about the unregulated cosmetic beauty industry whilst exploring her own experiences. The programme, Leslie Ash: Face to Face was broadcast on ITV on 23 September 2008. In 2009 it was announced that Ash would join the cast of BBC medical drama, Holby City from October 2009, playing the role of executive Vanessa Lytton. In 2009, Ash appeared on daytime TV panel programme Loose Women to discuss her new role in Holby City and her previous health problems. Leslie reappeared on Loose Women on 17 February 2012 where she discussed her new on stage tour of All the Single Ladies where she stars alongside Brooke Kinsella and Tara Flynn. In 2014, Leslie appeared and was a contestant on the BBC programme, Celebrity Masterchef.
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of Leslie Ash reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 16 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Comedy
The majority of Leslie Ash'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 31% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Leslie Ash remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Natural Causes, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best Leslie Ash Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from Leslie Ash's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Leslie Ash.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | To Be Someone | Judy | Flop | Similar → |
| 2021 | Ruth | Jennifer | Hit | Similar → |
| 2019 | Quadrophenia: Our Generation | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 2006 | A Way of Life: Making Quadrophenia | - | Flop | Similar → |
| 1997 | An Audience with Elton John | Self | Flop | Similar → |
| 1994 | An Audience with Jimmy Tarbuck | Self - Audience Member | Flop | Similar → |
| 1988 | Natural Causes | Angie | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1985 | Shadey | Carol Landau | Flop | Similar → |
| 1984 | Murder: Ultimate Grounds for Divorce | Philippa | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1983 | Curse of the Pink Panther | Juleta Shane (AKA Julie Morgan) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1983 | Dead on Time | - | Hit | Similar → |
| 1982 | Outside Edge | Sharon | Average | Similar → |
| 1982 | Nutcracker | Sharon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1979 | Quadrophenia | Steph | Hit | Similar → |
| 1978 | Rosie Dixon - Night Nurse | Natalie Dixon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | The Boy with Two Heads | Jill Page | Average | Similar → |
Leslie Ash - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of Leslie Ash?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Leslie Ash is "Natural Causes" with a rating of 8.0/10.
How many movies has Leslie Ash acted in?
Leslie Ash has been featured in at least 16 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by Leslie Ash?
Other notable films include "Murder: Ultimate Grounds for Divorce", "Ruth", and "Quadrophenia".