Ray Ashcroft

'Ray Ashcroft (born 28th June 1952 in Sheffield) played Ronnie Marsden in Emmerdale'' throughout from March 2003 until most of the family were axed in December that year. He previously appeared in 1994 as Sergeant Hanway and in 1995 as DS Metcalfe.'''

Prior to joining Emmerdale, Ray had a regular role in the long-running ITV police drama The Bill, playing D.S. Geoff Daly for four years between 1996 and 2000, previously appearing in the show in 1993 and 1994. has appeared in many other British TV shows such as Heartbeat, Doctors, Truckers and The Royal.