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Astro(1957-2021)

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Astro was born on 24 June 1957 in Birmingham, England, UK. He was an actor, known for Something Wild (1986), Dare to Be Different (2017) and Dance with the Devil (1988). He died on 6 November 2021 in Moseley, Birmingham, UK.
BornJune 24, 1957
DiedNovember 6, 2021(64)
BornJune 24, 1957
DiedNovember 6, 2021(64)
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Known for

Melanie Griffith and Jeff Daniels in Something Wild (1986)
Something Wild
6.9
  • Soundtrack("Zero, Zero Seven Charlie")
  • 1986
Dare to Be Different (2017)
Dare to Be Different
7.7
  • Soundtrack("Rat in My Kitchen")
  • 2017
Dance with the Devil
  • Scallyway
  • 1988
UB40: I Think It's Going to Rain Today (1980)
UB40: I Think It's Going to Rain Today
4.2
Music Video
  • Astro
  • 1980

Credits

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Actor

  • Dance with the Devil
    • Scallyway
    • 1988
  • UB40: Riddle Me (1984)
    UB40: Riddle Me
    5.4
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1984
  • Labour of Love
    TV Movie
    • 1984
  • UB40: If It Happens Again (1984)
    UB40: If It Happens Again
    4.1
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1984
  • UB40: Cherry Oh Baby (1984)
    UB40: Cherry Oh Baby
    5.1
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1984
  • UB40: Many Rivers to Cross (1983)
    UB40: Many Rivers to Cross
    5.3
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1983
  • UB40: Please Don't Make Me Cry (1983)
    UB40: Please Don't Make Me Cry
    5.5
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1983
  • UB40: I've Got Mine (1983)
    UB40: I've Got Mine
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1983
  • UB40: Love Is All Is All Right (1982)
    UB40: Love Is All Is All Right
    4.3
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1982
  • UB40: I Won't Close My Eyes (1982)
    UB40: I Won't Close My Eyes
    4.6
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1982
  • UB40: One in Ten (1981)
    UB40: One in Ten
    5.6
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1981
  • UB40: Dream a Lie (1980)
    UB40: Dream a Lie
    2.8
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1980
  • UB40: The Earth Dies Screaming (1980)
    UB40: The Earth Dies Screaming
    4.0
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1980
  • UB40: I Think It's Going to Rain Today (1980)
    UB40: I Think It's Going to Rain Today
    4.2
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1980
  • UB40: My Way of Thinking (1980)
    UB40: My Way of Thinking
    3.3
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1980

Soundtrack

  • Dare to Be Different (2017)
    Dare to Be Different
    7.7
    • writer: "Rat in My Kitchen"
    • 2017
  • Janette Manrara and Rylan Clark in Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two (2004)
    Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two
    4.9
    TV Series
    • performer: "Red Red Wine", "I Can't Help (Falling in Love With You)"
    • 2016
  • EastEnders (1985)
    EastEnders
    4.7
    TV Series
    • writer: "Rat in Mi Kitchen" (uncredited)
    • 2001
  • Marijn De Valck, Tuur De Weert, Loes van den Heuvel, Danni Heylen, Ben Rottiers, An Swartenbroekx, Ann Tuts, Jaak Van Assche, Herman Verbruggen, and Johny Voners in F.C. De Kampioenen (1990)
    F.C. De Kampioenen
    6.8
    TV Series
    • writer: "Higher Ground" (uncredited)
    • 1993
  • David Jason, Nicholas Lyndhurst, and Lennard Pearce in Only Fools and Horses (1981)
    Only Fools and Horses
    9.0
    TV Series
    • writer: "Come Out To Play" (uncredited)
    • 1989
  • Melanie Griffith and Jeff Daniels in Something Wild (1986)
    Something Wild
    6.9
    • writer: "Zero, Zero Seven Charlie"
    • 1986

Personal details

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  • Alternative names
    • Ali Campbell with Astro and Mickey
  • Born
    • June 24, 1957
    • Birmingham, England, UK
  • Died
    • November 6, 2021
    • Moseley, Birmingham, UK(short illness)

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  • Trivia
    Member of reggae band UB40.
  • Nickname
    • UB40

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