Ashton James

Ashton James is a Saint Lucian-Canadian actor based in Toronto, Ontario.^[1] He is best known for his leading roles in the films Boxcutter^[2] and Youngblood.^[3]

In 2023 he received a Canadian Screen Award nomination for Best Supporting Performance in a Web Program or Series at the 11th Canadian Screen Awards, for his role as Taye Blak in the web series Revenge of the Black Best Friend.^[4]

References

^ "Canadian actor reflects on life-changing journey". CFTO-DT, June 10, 2025.
^ Barry Hertz, "Bold Toronto hip-hop drama Boxcutter paints mournful portrait of city on the edge". The Globe and Mail, June 9, 2025.
^ Pat Mullen, "TIFF Centrepiece Line-up Includes Charles Officer’s Final Film Youngblood". That Shelf, August 5, 2025.
^ "CSAs ’23: CBC’s The Porter leads TV nominations". Playback, February 22, 2023.

External links

Ashton James at IMDb

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[1] "Canadian actor reflects on life-changing journey". CFTO-DT, June 10, 2025.

[2] Barry Hertz, "Bold Toronto hip-hop drama Boxcutter paints mournful portrait of city on the edge". The Globe and Mail, June 9, 2025.

[3] Pat Mullen, "TIFF Centrepiece Line-up Includes Charles Officer’s Final Film Youngblood". That Shelf, August 5, 2025.

[4] "CSAs ’23: CBC’s The Porter leads TV nominations". Playback, February 22, 2023.

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