ASHTON SPEAR

 

A graduate from the Academy of Live and Recorded Arts (ALRA) with a Masters Distinction in Performing Arts, Ashton is a Canadian born actor residing in the London, England. He has worked extensively in theater, film and television and has starred in a handful of television shows, feature and short films, several of which have been multiple award winners on the festival circuit. He recently won Best Actor at the Feel the Reel IFF for his role as Frank Shepherd in the short film 'Dreamcatcher'. Other screen credits include 'Hangman', ‘Locked Up Abroad’, 'Dearly Departed', 'Still Young', ‘999 Killer on the Line' and 'The Haunting of Margam Castle'.

Ashton is a versatile and talented voice actor known for his compelling and dynamic performances across a wide range of projects. With a career that spans multiple industries, Ashton has become a sought-after talent, lending his voice to some of the biggest names in entertainment and corporate sectors alike. He most recently completed some voice work on a highly anticipated sequel to one of the most popular video game franchises in the world. Ashton has been featured in a variety of other projects, including the award-winning short film 'Bonnie and Orville' and 'Joy Ride'. His voice has also been heard in high-profile corporate campaigns for companies like McCain Foods, The World Business Council for Sustainable Development, Zurich Resilience Solutions, Mitchum and DOW Canada, showcasing his professionalism, reliability and wide-reaching appeal. Ashton has worked extensively in the world of audio drama, lending his voice to a number of acclaimed productions, including 'Caelum', 'Variant X', 'Midnight, X-Men: The New Mutants', 'Tuscany', and an adaptation of 'The Nurse's Tale'. His performances in these immersive audio experiences have earned him praise for his range and ability to bring characters to life in unique and captivating ways.

Deeply passionate about the ever-evolving world of interactive media, Ashton has trained extensively in performance and motion capture. He has completed the full curriculum at The Mocap Vaults as well as training with the Performance Capture Academy, developing the physical precision and expressive clarity required for work in the Volume.

A proud company member of the renowned Brother Wolf, Ashton has been starring in the 5-star, OFFCOMM Commended, multiple award winning production of 'Dracula's Guest' since 2022 which is continuing to tour around the UK.

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