Born and raised in Harlem New York, Dajour Ashwood graduated from the same high school as Calvin Klein, Marc Jacob, and Mobb Deep (Art & Design). He grew up with actors Bokeem Woodbine and Mekhi Phifer. Dajour is known for his work in Barry Jenkins' Underground Railroad TV Series, FX's Valor TV Series, and NBC Found TV Series. Ashwood has also written, directed, and produced several shows of his own. His most recent is a Sci-Fi called "PressuRx," which is streaming on Amazon Prime and Tubi.

Outside of acting, Dajour is an award winning public speaker, savvy film editor, and accountant.