John Ashton
Acting
- Doğum:
- 1948-02-22
- Ölüm:
- 2024-09-26
- Doğum yeri:
- Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Biyografi
John David Ashton (February 22, 1948 – September 26, 2024) was an American actor best known for his role as Sergeant John Taggart in the hit action-comedy films Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Beverly Hills Cop II (1987) and Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2025) where he played alongside Eddie Murphy. Born in Springfield, Massachusetts, Ashton developed a passion for acting early in life, later attending the University of Southern California's School of Theatre. Beyond his iconic role in the Beverly Hills Cop series, Ashton appeared in a wide range of films and TV shows throughout his career. His notable film appearances include Midnight Run (1988) alongside Robert De Niro, where he portrayed a bounty hunter named Marvin Dorfler. On television, Ashton has made guest appearances on popular series such as Columbo, MASH, and The A-Team. Ashton's performances are often characterized by his ability to balance humor and toughness, making him a beloved character actor, especially in roles that highlight his everyman charm and strong screen presence.
Bilinen Yapımları
Filmografi
All Happy Families
Sosyete Polisi: Axel F
BRATS
Lonesome Soldier
Teksas'ta Ölüm
American Christmas
Making a Deal with the Devil
The Last Big Save
Once Upon a River
The Joke Thief
Uncle John
The Finder
Fairly Legal
A Letter to Dad
Arabulucu
Kızımı Kurtarın
Reign of the Gargoyles
Bill's Gun Shop
Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Judging Amy
Çığ
İçgüdü
Fantasy Island
The Day Lincoln Was Shot
Meet the Deedles
Little Girls in Pretty Boxes
King of the Hill
Büyük Vurgun
For Which He Stands
The Shooter
Condition Red
JAG
Cennette Tuzak
Little Big League
The Tommyknockers
A Touch of Frost
Dirty Work
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
Küçük Dalavereci
Love, Lies and Murder
I Want to Go Home
Hardball
I Know My First Name Is Steven
Geceyarısı Avı
Bebeğimiz Olacak
Sosyete Polisi 2
Harika Şeyler
King Kong Yaşıyor
The Deliberate Stranger
The Deliberate Stranger
Last Resort
Alacakaranlık Kuşağı
A Death in California
Sosyete Polisi
Buckaroo Banzai'nin Maceraları
Money Hunt: The Mystery of the Missing Link
A Takımı
Police Squad!
Honky Tonk Freeway
Elvis and the Beauty Queen
Borderline
Lawman Without a Gun
Kaçış
Dallas
The Wilds of Ten Thousand Islands
Oh, God!
Code R
Cat Murkil and the Silks
Starsky & Hutch
My Father's House
Psycho Sisters
Kojak
An Eye for an Eye
Police Story
M*A*S*H
Columbo
Today
Hot Bath an' a Stiff Drink 2