Ashley Chijioke Nwosu (24 December 1954 – 21 April 2011) was a Nigerian film actor known for his extensive work in the Nollywood industry. Born in Umuigu‑Oboro, Abia State, Nigeria, he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Zoology from the University of Nigeria, Nsukka before embarking on an acting career.
Nwosu entered the Nigerian movie scene in the early 1990s and became recognized for portraying authoritative figures such as military officers, policemen, and community leaders. Over his career, he appeared in more than two hundred films, including notable titles such as End of State of Emergency (2005), A Better Place (2007) and its sequel A Better Place 2 (2007). His performances contributed to the development of Nollywood during its formative years, helping to popularize home‑video productions across Nigeria and among diaspora audiences.
He died on 21 April 2011 at a military hospital in Yaba, Lagos State, after a brief illness. Nwosu is remembered as a prolific character actor whose work left a lasting imprint on the Nigerian film industry.