CMNetwork Actors

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), 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.

  • Nacimiento: 1948-02-22, Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
  • Fallecimiento: 2024-09-26
  • Valoración en CMNetwork Actors: 3,2 de 5

En CMNetwork Actors

Conocido por

  • Superdetective en Hollywood (1984) — Sgt. Taggart
  • Adiós pequeña, adiós (2007) — Nick Poole
  • Superdetective en Hollywood II (1987) — John Taggart
  • Huida a medianoche (1988) — Marvin Dorfler, Headhunter
  • Superdetective en Hollywood: Axel F. (2024) — Chief John Taggart
  • Ley y orden: Unidad de Víctimas Especiales (1999) — Alan Fewkes
  • Instinto (1999) — Guard Dacks
  • Una maravilla con clase (1987) — Cliff Nelson

Filmografía

  • Hot Bath an' a Stiff Drink 2 — Judge Nathan Rivers
  • All Happy Families (2024) — Roy Landry
  • Superdetective en Hollywood: Axel F. (2024) — Chief John Taggart
  • Lonesome Soldier (2023) — Macroberts
  • Death in Texas (2022) — Asher
  • American Christmas (2019) — Rob
  • Making a Deal with the Devil (2019) — FBI Director
  • The Last Big Save (2019) — Joseph Bird Sr.
  • Once Upon a River (2019)
  • The Joke Thief (2018) — Joseph Rogers
  • Uncle John (2015) — Uncle John
  • The Finder (2012) — Franklin Sherman
  • Fairly Legal (2011) — Lou Fisher
  • A Letter to Dad (2009) — Mike Donahue
  • Middle Men (2009) — Morgan
  • Adiós pequeña, adiós (2007) — Nick Poole
  • La leyenda de las gárgolas (2007) — Commander Latham
  • Bill's Gun Shop (2001) — Bill Voight
  • Ley y orden: Unidad de Víctimas Especiales (1999) — Alan Fewkes
  • La juez Amy (1999) — Dashiel Purdue
  • Avalancha (1999) — Kemp
  • Instinto (1999) — Guard Dacks
  • Fantasy Island (1998) — Bobby
  • The Day Lincoln Was Shot (1998) — Ulysses S. Grant
  • Vaya par de locos (1998) — Capt. Douglas Pine
  • Little Girls in Pretty Boxes (1997) — Peter Bryant
  • El rey de la colina (1997) — Instructor (voz)
  • Fast Money (1996) — Lt. Diego
  • La ley de las Vegas (1996) — District Attorney
  • Desafío final (1995) — Alex Reed
  • Condition Red (1995) — Deputy Warden
  • J.A.G.: Alerta roja (1995) — Brian Turque
  • Cautivos en Paradise (1994) — Ed Dawson
  • Un entrenador de primera (1994) — Mac MacNally
  • Los Tommyknockers (1993) — Butch Duggan
  • A Touch of Frost (1992) — Ridley
  • Dirty Work (1992) — Eddie Ryan
  • La pequeña pícara (1991) — Frank Arnold
  • Love, Lies and Murder (1991) — Carrothers
  • Quiero volver a casa (1989) — Harry Dempsey
  • Hardball (1989) — Charlie Battles
  • I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989) — Del Stayner
  • Huida a medianoche (1988) — Marvin Dorfler, Headhunter
  • La loca aventura del matrimonio (1988) — Ken
  • Superdetective en Hollywood II (1987) — John Taggart
  • Una maravilla con clase (1987) — Cliff Nelson
  • King Kong II (1986) — Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt
  • Deliberadamente extraño (TV) (1986) — Det. Roger Dunn
  • The Deliberate Stranger (1986) — Det. Roger Dunn
  • Locas vacaciones en el Caribe (1986) — Phil Cocoran
  • Más allá de los límites de la realidad (1985) — Chief Brady Simmons (segment "Chameleon")
  • Muerte en California (1985) — Bob Swalwell
  • Superdetective en Hollywood (1984) — Sgt. Taggart
  • Las aventuras de Buckaroo Banzai (1984) — Highway Patrolman
  • Money Hunt: The Mystery of the Missing Link (1984) — Cash Hunt
  • El Equipo A (1983) — Cactus Jack Slater
  • Police Squad! (1982)
  • Honky Tonk Freeway (1981) — Otto Kemper
  • Elvis and the Beauty Queen (1981) — Jake
  • A veinte millas de la justicia (1980) — Charlie Monroe
  • Lawman Without a Gun (1979) — 1st State Trooper
  • El relevo (1979) — Mike's Brother
  • Dallas (1978) — Willie Joe Garr
  • The Wilds of Ten Thousand Islands (1978) — Orville
  • Oh, God! (1977) — Police Officer (sin acreditar)
  • Code R (1977) — Karl
  • Cat Murkil and the Silks (1976) — Coach Larkin
  • Starsky y Hutch (1975)
  • My Father's House (1975) — Sergeant
  • Psycho Sisters (1974) — Brock
  • Kojak (1973) — Cullen
  • An Eye for an Eye (1973) — Sgt. Matthews
  • Police Story (1973)
  • M*A*S*H (1972)
  • Colombo (1971) — Calvin MacGruder