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John Ashton

John Ashton

Known For Acting
Birthday Feb 22, 1948
Died Sep 26, 2024 (76)
Birthplace Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Popularity 0.5 (history)
Updated Dec 19, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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, Asht ... on 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.

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All Happy Families

All Happy Families

2024

as Roy Landry

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F

2024

as Chief John Taggart

Lonesome Soldier

Lonesome Soldier

2023

as Macroberts

Death in Texas

Death in Texas

2022

as Asher

Making a Deal with the Devil

Making a Deal with the Devil

2019

as FBI Director

American Christmas

American Christmas

2019

as Rob

The Last Big Save

The Last Big Save

2019

as Joseph Bird Sr.

The Joke Thief

The Joke Thief

2018

as Joseph Rogers

Uncle John

Uncle John

2015

as Uncle John

A Letter to Dad

A Letter to Dad

2009

as Mike Donahue

Middle Men

Middle Men

2009

as Morgan

Reign of the Gargoyles

Reign of the Gargoyles

2007

as Commander Latham

Gone Baby Gone

Gone Baby Gone

2007

as Det. Nick Poole

Escape from Alaska

Escape from Alaska

1999

as Kemp

Instinct

Instinct

1999

as Guard Dacks

Meet the Deedles

Meet the Deedles

1998

as Capt. Douglas Pine

The Day Lincoln Was Shot

The Day Lincoln Was Shot

1998

as Ulysses S. Grant

Little Girls in Pretty Boxes

Little Girls in Pretty Boxes

1997

as Peter Bryant

Fast Money

Fast Money

1996

as Lt. Diego

For Which He Stands

For Which He Stands

1996

as District Attorney

The Shooter

The Shooter

1995

as Alex Reed

Condition Red

Condition Red

1995

as Deputy Warden

Little Big League

Little Big League

1994

as Mac MacNally

Trapped in Paradise

Trapped in Paradise

1994

as Ed Dawson

Dirty Work

Dirty Work

1992

as Eddie Ryan

Curly Sue

Curly Sue

1991

as Frank Arnold

Midnight Run

Midnight Run

1988

as Marvin Dorfler, Headhunter

She's Having a Baby

She's Having a Baby

1988

as Ken

Beverly Hills Cop II

Beverly Hills Cop II

1987

as John Taggart

Some Kind of Wonderful

Some Kind of Wonderful

1987

as Cliff Nelson

King Kong Lives

King Kong Lives

1986

as Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt

Last Resort

Last Resort

1986

as Phil Cocoran

The Deliberate Stranger

The Deliberate Stranger

1986

as Det. Roger Dunn

Beverly Hills Cop

Beverly Hills Cop

1984

as Sgt. Taggart

Honky Tonk Freeway

Honky Tonk Freeway

1981

as Otto Kemper

Borderline

Borderline

1980

as Charlie Monroe

Breaking Away

Breaking Away

1979

as Mike's Brother

Lawman Without a Gun

Lawman Without a Gun

1979

as 1st State Trooper

Oh, God!

Oh, God!

1977

as Police Officer (uncredited)

Cat Murkil and the Silks

Cat Murkil and the Silks

1976

as Coach Larkin

Psycho Sisters

Psycho Sisters

1974

as Brock

An Eye for an Eye

An Eye for an Eye

1973

as Sgt. Matthews

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Organization Category Movie
Television Credits

Hardball

as Charlie Battles

Episodes: 18

First Aired: Sep 21, 1989

Dallas

as Willie Joe Garr

Episodes: 6

First Aired: Apr 02, 1978

I Know My First Name Is Steven

as Del Stayner

Episodes: 2

First Aired: May 22, 1989

The Tommyknockers

as Butch Duggan

Episodes: 2

First Aired: May 09, 1993

A Death in California

as Bob Swalwell

Episodes: 2

First Aired: May 12, 1985

JAG

as Brian Turque

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 23, 1995

Judging Amy

as Dashiel Purdue

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 19, 1999

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit

as Alan Fewkes

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 20, 1999

Kojak

as Cullen

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 24, 1973

Code R

as Karl

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 21, 1977

The Finder

as Franklin Sherman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 2012

Columbo

as Calvin MacGruder

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 15, 1971

Fairly Legal

as Lou Fisher

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 20, 2011

King of the Hill

as Instructor (voice)

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 12, 1997

The Twilight Zone

as Chief Brady Simmons

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 27, 1985

Fantasy Island

as Bobby

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 26, 1998

The A-Team

as Cactus Jack Slater

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 23, 1983

Starsky & Hutch

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Sep 10, 1975

M*A*S*H

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 17, 1972

Today

as Self

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 14, 1952

A Touch of Frost

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Dec 06, 1992

The Tonight Show with Jay Leno

Episodes: 1

First Aired: May 25, 1992

Police Squad!

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 04, 1982

Police Woman

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1974

Police Story

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Mar 20, 1973

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