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Leslie Ash
Leslie Ash (born 19 February 1960) is an English actress. She is best known for her roles in Quadrophenia (1979), ITV series C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985–1987), the BBC sitcom Men Behaving Badly (1992–1998), drama Where the Heart Is (2000–2003), and medical drama Holby City (2009–2010).
Ash was born in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, and first appeared on British television in 1964 at the age of four asking "Mummy, why are your hands so soft?" in an advertisement for the washing-up product Fairy Liquid. She was educated at the Italia Conti Academyl and then started a career as a fashion model, appearing on the cover of a number of teen magazines, including Pink and Jackie.
Having appeared with her sister Debbie in the 1978 British slapstick comedy Rosie Dixon – Night Nurse, her first major film role was playing the romantic lead in Quadrophenia in 1979. In 1980, Ash appeared in the Iron Maiden music video "Women in Uniform" and one of the two Dire Straits music videos of "Tunnel of Love". In 1982, she played the role of a fast food chef in the fifth series of Shelley in the episode entitled "When the Chip Hits the Fan", and appeared opposite Joan Collins in the film Nutcracker. Also in 1982, Ash appeared in a TV adaptation of Outside Edge. In 1983, she had the starring role in The Balance of Nature, a film about a Cockney girl from a tower block with aspirations to win the Miss United Kingdom competition. The same year, she played Julie Morgan, alias Juletta Shane, in Curse of the Pink Panther, and also appeared opposite Nicky Henson as Nancy in the ITV situation comedy The Happy Apple, playing a secretary whose opinions successfully reflected public opinion. She then played a regular role in crime series C.A.T.S. Eyes. From 1983 until 1987, she was a co-presenter on the Channel 4 music programme The Tube alongside Jools Holland and Paula Yates. In 1984, she appeared opposite Roger Daltrey and former Quadrophenia co-star Toyah Willcox in the thriller Murder: Ultimate Grounds for Divorce, and played Carol Landau in the 1985 comedy film Shadey, directed by Philip Saville.
In 1987, Ash appeared in the first episode of the third series of the ITV comedy series Home to Roost, entitled "Human Interest", where she played the role of the flamboyant cleaner, Susie Perkins.
Ash is also well known for playing Deborah (Debs), the upstairs tenant and love interest for Neil Morrissey, in the situation comedy Men Behaving Badly. One of the four regulars, she continued in the role for six seasons. She subsequently acted in BBC police drama Merseybeat and the ITV drama Where the Heart Is.
In 1996, during her time on Men Behaving Badly, Leslie released a single "Tell Him" with co-star Caroline Quentin, under the name of Quentin & Ash. It reached number 25 in the UK singles chart.
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 while exploring her own experiences. The programme, Leslie Ash: Face to Face, was broadcast on ITV on 23 September 2008.
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Leslie Ash
Leslie Ash (born 19 February 1960) is an English actress. She is best known for her roles in Quadrophenia (1979), ITV series C.A.T.S. Eyes (1985–1987), the BBC sitcom Men Behaving Badly (1992–1998), drama Where the Heart Is (2000–2003), and medical drama Holby City (2009–2010).
Ash was born in Henley-on-Thames, Oxfordshire, and first appeared on British television in 1964 at the age of four asking "Mummy, why are your hands so soft?" in an advertisement for the washing-up product Fairy Liquid. She was educated at the Italia Conti Academyl and then started a career as a fashion model, appearing on the cover of a number of teen magazines, including Pink and Jackie.
Having appeared with her sister Debbie in the 1978 British slapstick comedy Rosie Dixon – Night Nurse, her first major film role was playing the romantic lead in Quadrophenia in 1979. In 1980, Ash appeared in the Iron Maiden music video "Women in Uniform" and one of the two Dire Straits music videos of "Tunnel of Love". In 1982, she played the role of a fast food chef in the fifth series of Shelley in the episode entitled "When the Chip Hits the Fan", and appeared opposite Joan Collins in the film Nutcracker. Also in 1982, Ash appeared in a TV adaptation of Outside Edge. In 1983, she had the starring role in The Balance of Nature, a film about a Cockney girl from a tower block with aspirations to win the Miss United Kingdom competition. The same year, she played Julie Morgan, alias Juletta Shane, in Curse of the Pink Panther, and also appeared opposite Nicky Henson as Nancy in the ITV situation comedy The Happy Apple, playing a secretary whose opinions successfully reflected public opinion. She then played a regular role in crime series C.A.T.S. Eyes. From 1983 until 1987, she was a co-presenter on the Channel 4 music programme The Tube alongside Jools Holland and Paula Yates. In 1984, she appeared opposite Roger Daltrey and former Quadrophenia co-star Toyah Willcox in the thriller Murder: Ultimate Grounds for Divorce, and played Carol Landau in the 1985 comedy film Shadey, directed by Philip Saville.
In 1987, Ash appeared in the first episode of the third series of the ITV comedy series Home to Roost, entitled "Human Interest", where she played the role of the flamboyant cleaner, Susie Perkins.
Ash is also well known for playing Deborah (Debs), the upstairs tenant and love interest for Neil Morrissey, in the situation comedy Men Behaving Badly. One of the four regulars, she continued in the role for six seasons. She subsequently acted in BBC police drama Merseybeat and the ITV drama Where the Heart Is.
In 1996, during her time on Men Behaving Badly, Leslie released a single "Tell Him" with co-star Caroline Quentin, under the name of Quentin & Ash. It reached number 25 in the UK singles chart.
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 while exploring her own experiences. The programme, Leslie Ash: Face to Face, was broadcast on ITV on 23 September 2008.