Ashley Madekwe
Career
Active 1999 – present
Biography
About Ashley Madekwe
Ashley Madekwe is an English actress with a career spanning over 27 years. Born in London on 6 December 1983, she began acting at 15 and remains known for her versatility. She is 5'8" with a slim build and natural brown hair and eyes. Her breakout roles include Bambi in ITV2's Secret Diary of a Call Girl, Ashley Davenport in ABC's Revenge, and Tituba in WGN America's Salem.
Madekwe has played characters ranging from a call girl to a social climber to a witch in historical drama. Her work shows a knack for bold, memorable parts. With a mixed-race heritage and a London upbringing, she brings depth to every role. She is 42 and continues to work actively in the industry.
Record
Profile details
Personal
- Years Active
- 1999-present (started around 15 years old; 27 years active)
- Birthplace
- London, United Kingdom
- Ethnicity
- Mixed-race
Body
- Hair Color
- Brown
- Eye Color
- Brown
- Weight
- 119 lbs (or 54 kg)
- Measurements
- 35–24–33 (B–W–H) · WHR 0.73
- Boobs
- Real/Natural
- Tattoos
- None
- Piercings
- None
Frequently asked
What was Ashley Madekwe's first major television role?
One of her earliest high-profile parts was Bambi in Secret Diary of a Call Girl, which aired on ITV2.
Has Ashley Madekwe ever been in a superhero or fantasy production?
She played the witch Tituba in the supernatural drama Salem, which is her most fantasy-oriented role.
Did you know
- She began acting professionally at 15 and has been active for over 27 years.
- Her characters in major shows include a call girl, a social climber, and a witch.
- She stands 5'8" with a slim build, which has suited roles from period pieces to modern dramas.
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