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Astro(1957-2021)

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  • Soundtrack
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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
  • 1986
Dare to Be Different (2017)
Dare to Be Different
7.7
  • Soundtrack
  • 2017
Dance with the Devil
  • Scallyway
  • 1988
UB40: Live at Montreaux (2002)
UB40: Live at Montreaux
7.8
  • Vocals
  • Percussion
  • 2002

Credits

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Actor

  • UB40: Live at Montreaux (2002)
    UB40: Live at Montreaux
    7.8
    • Vocals
    • Percussion
    • 2002
  • Dance with the Devil
    • Scallyway
    • 1988
  • Labour of Love
    TV Movie
    • 1984
  • UB40: Riddle Me (1984)
    UB40: Riddle Me
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1984
  • UB40: If It Happens Again (1984)
    UB40: If It Happens Again
    3.6
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1984
  • UB40: Cherry Oh Baby (1984)
    UB40: Cherry Oh Baby
    5.0
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1984
  • UB40: I've Got Mine (1983)
    UB40: I've Got Mine
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1983
  • UB40: Many Rivers to Cross (1983)
    UB40: Many Rivers to Cross
    5.2
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1983
  • UB40: Please Don't Make Me Cry (1983)
    UB40: Please Don't Make Me Cry
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1983
  • UB40: I Won't Close My Eyes (1982)
    UB40: I Won't Close My Eyes
    4.8
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1982
  • UB40: Love Is All Is All Right (1982)
    UB40: Love Is All Is All Right
    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
    2.2
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1980
  • UB40: Food for Thought (1980)
    UB40: Food for Thought
    5.8
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1980
  • UB40: I Think It's Going to Rain Today (1980)
    UB40: I Think It's Going to Rain Today
    Music Video
    • Astro
    • 1980

Soundtrack

  • Dare to Be Different (2017)
    Dare to Be Different
    7.7
    • writer: "Rat in My Kitchen"
    • 2017
  • Fleur East and Janette Manrara in Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two (2004)
    Strictly Come Dancing: It Takes Two
    4.8
    TV Series
    • performer: "Red Red Wine", "I Can't Help (Falling in Love With You)"
    • 2016
  • EastEnders (1985)
    EastEnders
    4.8
    TV Series
    • writer: "Rat in Mi Kitchen" (uncredited)
    • 2001
  • Marijn Devalck, Carry Goossens, Loes van den Heuvel, Danni Heylen, Walter Michiels, An Swartenbroekx, Ann Tuts, Jacques Vermeire, and Johny Voners in F.C. De Kampioenen (1990)
    F.C. De Kampioenen
    7.0
    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

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

Did you know

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    Member of reggae band UB40.
  • Nickname
    • UB40

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