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.
Acted Movies
Director: Mark Molloy
Writers: Tom Gormican,
Cast: Bronson Pinchot, Eddie Murphy, Jameison Walker II, John Ashton, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, Judge Reinhold, Kevin Bacon, Paul Reiser, Taylour Paige, Tony Jones,
Director: Ben Affleck
Writers: Aaron Stockard,
Cast: Amy Madigan, Amy Ryan, Casey Affleck, Ed Harris, Edi Gathegi, John Ashton, Michael Kenneth Williams, Michelle Monaghan, Morgan Freeman, Titus Welliver,
Director: George Gallo
Writers: George Gallo,
Cast: Angela Paton, Dana Carvey, Donald Moffat, Florence Stanley, John Ashton, Jon Lovitz, Mädchen Amick, Nicolas Cage, Paul Lazar, Richard Jenkins,
Director: Andrew Scheinman
Writers: Adam Scheinman,
Cast: Ashley Crow, Billy L. Sullivan, Dennis Farina, Jason Robards, John Ashton, Jonathan Silverman, Kevin Dunn, Luke Edwards, Miles Feulner, Timothy Busfield,
Director: Martin Brest
Writers: George Gallo,
Cast: Charles Grodin, Dennis Farina, Jack Kehoe, Joe Pantoliano, John Ashton, Richard Foronjy, Robert De Niro, Robert Miranda, Wendy Phillips, Yaphet Kotto,
Director: Howard Deutch
Writers: John Hughes,
Cast: Bryan Scott, Chynna Phillips, Craig Sheffer, Elias Koteas, Eric Stoltz, John Ashton, Lea Thompson, Maddie Corman, Mary Stuart Masterson, Molly Hagan,
Director: Martin Brest
Writers: Daniel Petrie Jr.,
Cast: Eddie Murphy, Gilbert R. Hill, James Russo, John Ashton, Jonathan Banks, Judge Reinhold, Lisa Eilbacher, Ronny Cox, Stephen Elliott, Steven Berkoff,