Neil Smith (born 11 December 1969), known by the stage name Neil Ashton, is an English actor known for his wide-ranging, often comic, performances in television programmes, notably Channel 4's It's A Sin and Sky's Brassic.
Ashton grew up as Neil Smith in Kendal, Cumbria, living above a newsagents on Highgate in the town.
[1] His notable television performances include 'Grizzle' in It's A Sin and Davey MacDonagh in Brassic.
He has worked several times with screenwriter and Doctor Who showrunner Russell T Davies.
[1] Ashton's lifetime nickname has been 'Nelly' and this was the name of the character he played in Davies' Cucumber.