Quick Facts
Born:
1952-06-28
Birthplace:
Sheffield, Yorkshire, England, UK
Credits:
24 Total Roles
Ray Ashcroft
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Biography
Raymond John Ashcroft is an English actor. He is best known for his roles as DS Geoff Daly in The Bill from 1996 to 2000, and Ronnie Marsden on Emmerdale from March to December 2003.
In the late 1970s Ashcroft was the frontman of The Push, a Sheffield band. He started acting in repertory theatre before working in television and film productions.
He played Ringo Starr in the biopic TV film Birth of the Beatles (1979),and he has also appeared in various television productions including Coronation Street.
Ashcroft played DS Geoff Daly in The Bill from 1996 to 2000 before portraying Ronnie Madsen in Emmerdale (2003).
In 2018, he portrayed Tom Jackson, a Yorkshire miner, in the play On Behalf of The People.
In 2021, he played the lead role of Horace in the short film Mr Wong's Lullaby.
In the late 1970s Ashcroft was the frontman of The Push, a Sheffield band. He started acting in repertory theatre before working in television and film productions.
He played Ringo Starr in the biopic TV film Birth of the Beatles (1979),and he has also appeared in various television productions including Coronation Street.
Ashcroft played DS Geoff Daly in The Bill from 1996 to 2000 before portraying Ronnie Madsen in Emmerdale (2003).
In 2018, he portrayed Tom Jackson, a Yorkshire miner, in the play On Behalf of The People.
In 2021, he played the lead role of Horace in the short film Mr Wong's Lullaby.
Known For
Survivors
Don
Emmerdale
Self
Prime Suspect
Tony's Teacher
The Long Shadow
Mr. Neale
All Creatures Great and Small
Bowling
The Professionals
Turner
The Bill
Self
Heartbeat
Jim Swaby
Full Filmography
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | The Long Shadow TV | Mr. Neale |
| 2021 | I Remember When We Danced MOVIE | Husband |
| 2019 | New Mars MOVIE | Apollo 1 |
| 2013 | Truckers TV | Bob |
| 2008 | Survivors TV | Don |
| 2003 | The Royal TV | Sid |
| 1996 | Dalziel & Pascoe TV | Self |
| 1996 | Hetty Wainthropp Investigates TV | Steve Lennox |
| 1994 | Chandler & Co TV | Steve Bradley |
| 1994 | Criminal MOVIE | DC Harris |