John Ashton

John Ashton

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) and Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), 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.

Tentang

Stage Name: John Ashton

Peran: Acting

Reputasi: 0.6617

Jenis Kelamin: Laki-laki

Tanggal Lahir: 1948-02-22

Lokasi Lahir: Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Riwayat Perfilman

2024

All Happy Families

Roy Landry

2024

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Chief John Taggart

2024

BRATS

Self (archive footage) (uncredited)

2023

Lonesome Soldier

Macroberts

2022

Death in Texas

Asher

2019

The Last Big Save

Joseph Bird Sr.

2018

The Joke Thief

Joseph Rogers

2015

Uncle John

Uncle John

2012

The Finder

Franklin Sherman

2011

Fairly Legal

Lou Fisher

2009

A Letter to Dad

Mike Donahue

2009

Middle Men

Morgan

2007

Gone Baby Gone

Det. Nick Poole

2007

Reign of the Gargoyles

Commander Latham

1999

Judging Amy

Dashiel Purdue

1999

Instinct

Guard Dacks

1998

Fantasy Island

Bobby

1998

The Day Lincoln Was Shot

Ulysses S. Grant

1998

Meet the Deedles

Capt. Douglas Pine

1997

King of the Hill

Instructor (voice)

1996

Fast Money

Lt. Diego

1996

For Which He Stands

District Attorney

1995

The Shooter

Alex Reed

1995

Condition Red

Deputy Warden

1995

JAG

Brian Turque

1994

Trapped in Paradise

Ed Dawson

1994

Little Big League

Mac MacNally

1993

The Tommyknockers

Butch Duggan

1992

Dirty Work

Eddie Ryan

1991

Curly Sue

Frank Arnold

1989

I Want to Go Home

Harry Dempsey

1989

Hardball

Charlie Battles

1988

Midnight Run

Marvin Dorfler, Headhunter

1987

Beverly Hills Cop II

John Taggart

1987

Some Kind of Wonderful

Cliff Nelson

1986

King Kong Lives

Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt

1986

The Deliberate Stranger

Det. Roger Dunn

1986

Last Resort

Phil Cocoran

1985

The Twilight Zone

Chief Brady Simmons (segment "Chameleon")

1985

A Death in California

Bob Swalwell

1984

Beverly Hills Cop

Sgt. Taggart

1983

The A-Team

Cactus Jack Slater

1981

Honky Tonk Freeway

Otto Kemper

1980

Borderline

Charlie Monroe

1979

Lawman Without a Gun

1st State Trooper

1979

Breaking Away

Mike's Brother

1978

Dallas

Willie Joe Garr

1977

Oh, God!

Police Officer (uncredited)

1977

Code R

Karl

1976

Cat Murkil and the Silks

Coach Larkin

1975

My Father's House

Sergeant

1974

Psycho Sisters

Brock

1973

Kojak

Cullen

1973

An Eye for an Eye

Sgt. Matthews

1971

Columbo

Calvin MacGruder

1952

Today

Self

Hot Bath an' a Stiff Drink 2

Judge Nathan Rivers