Ashley Taylor Dawson was born on January 11, 1982, in Manchester, England. Although born in Manchester, he was raised in Cheshire, a town approximately eighteen kilometers south of his birthplace. He is primarily of English, Scottish, and Irish descent.
His full birth name is Philip Ashley Taylor Dawson. From an early age, Ashley demonstrated a strong interest in movies and television, often imitating his favorite English and Irish actors such as Daniel Day-Lewis, Liam Neeson, Gary Oldman, Daniel Craig, and Colin Farrell.
Ashley Taylor Dawson stands at 1.88 meters tall and maintains a weight of approximately 80 kilograms, giving him a well-proportioned and muscular build. His striking looks and charisma helped him secure modeling work with various clothing companies and photography studios during his early career.
In addition to his interest in performing arts, Ashley was involved in numerous sports, including football, tennis, basketball, baseball, and athletics. However, football has remained his favorite. A devoted fan of Manchester United, there was a time when his parents considered that he might pursue a professional football career. Ultimately, Ashley chose acting—a decision that significantly shaped his path to success.
Ashley has a sister, Catherine Taylor-Dawson, who is also musically inclined and works as a singer and guitarist. Their shared interest in music and performance served as a mutual source of inspiration throughout their lives.
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| Net Worth 2021: | 1.5 million |