Tom Robinson, born on 25 May 1997 in Blackpool, is a television actor best known for his role as Ash Newman on the CBBC children’s series 4 O’Clock Club. He grew up in Thornton and attended Cardinal Allen High School in Fleetwood. In 2012, he was selected from over 900 hopefuls to play Ash, securing a main role in the popular CBBC show.
Robinson starred alongside Khalil Madovi in 4 O’Clock Club, a series centred around school life and music, and later appeared in its spin-off series The 4 O’Clock Files. His character, Ash, was best friends with Josh and was known for his playful and mischievous personality, often getting into humorous conflicts with Ryan.
His portrayal of Ash made him a familiar face among young CBBC audiences, and his work on 4 O’Clock Club remains his most recognised television role.
