Ashley Walters, 1982
Actors · June 30, 1982
Ashley Walters
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Ashley Walters is 43 years old, born June 30, 1982 in United Kingdom · Cancer.
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About
Ashley Walters built a dual career as a British actor and rapper, first breaking through as Asher D with So Solid Crew's 2001 UK chart-topper "21 Seconds". Born 30 June 1982, he's best known for playing drug dealer Dushane across five series of Top Boy (2011–2023). Recent work on Adolescence earned him Primetime Emmy and Golden Globe nominations. A Cancer [birth F1], Walters balances blockbuster drama with character-driven indie projects.
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Biography
Ashley Walters is a British actor and rapper born 30 June 1982. Known professionally as Asher D, he first rose to fame as a member of the UK garage group So Solid Crew, whose second single "21 Seconds" hit the top spot on the UK charts in 2001. His acting career spans decades: early work in Grange Hill (1997) and Storm Damage (2000) led to film roles in Bullet Boy (2004) and Get Rich or Die Tryin' (2005). He's most recognizable for portraying drug dealer Dushane in five series of the British crime drama Top Boy (2011–2023). Recent credits include Bulletproof (2018–2021), Truckers (2013), Cuffs (2015), The Aliens (2016), and A Thousand Blows, where he also directed episodes 4, 5 and 6. His 2025 role in Adolescence earned him nominations for a Primetime Emmy Award and a Golden Globe. As an actor, Walters performs across stage, television, and film. Born under Cancer [birth F1], he balances intensity and emotional depth across both dramatic and hip-hop work. A Life Path 11 [birth F1], he channels visionary impulses into both artistic directions.
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Trivia
- Walters was part of So Solid Crew when they became one of the first UK garage acts to dominate the charts, with "21 Seconds" reaching number one in 2001.
- He has appeared in Doctor Who (2013) and multiple British crime dramas beyond Top Boy, including Hustle (2007) and Outcasts (2011).
- In 2025, Walters not only acted in A Thousand Blows but also directed three of its episodes.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Visionary
11 carries the qualities of 2 amplified. Highly intuitive, often associated with thought leaders and trend-setters in their fields.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 11 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Hunter SchaferTiger · 1998
- Dylan WangTiger · 1998
- Kerris DorseyTiger · 1998
- Declan McKennaTiger · 1998
- Emily FairnTiger · 1998
CHALLENGING
- Griffin GluckDragon · 2000
- Jade Pettyjohn
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Frequently asked
- How old is Ashley Walters?
- Ashley Walters is 43 years old (born June 30, 1982).
- When is Ashley Walters's birthday?
- Ashley Walters was born on June 30, 1982.
- What is Ashley Walters's zodiac sign?
- Ashley Walters is a Cancer, born June 30, 1982.
- What is Ashley Walters's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Ashley Walters was born in 1982, the year of the Water Dog.
- Where is Ashley Walters from?
- Ashley Walters is from United Kingdom.
- What does Ashley Walters do?
- Ashley Walters is a actor.
- Is Ashley Walters still alive?
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