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.
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Filmograafia
- 2024All Happy Families (Roy Landry)
- 2024Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (Chief John Taggart)
- 2024BRATS (Self (archive footage) (uncredited))
- 2023Lonesome Soldier (Macroberts)
- 2022Death in Texas (Asher)
- 2019American Christmas (Rob)
- 2019Making a Deal with the Devil (FBI Director)
- 2019The Last Big Save (Joseph Bird Sr.)
- 2019Once Upon a River
- 2018The Joke Thief (Joseph Rogers)
- 2015Uncle John (Uncle John)
- 2012The Finder (Franklin Sherman)
- 2011Fairly Legal (Lou Fisher)
- 2009A Letter to Dad (Mike Donahue)
- 2009Middle Men (Morgan)
- 2007Gone Baby Gone (Nick Poole)
- 2007Reign of the Gargoyles (Commander Latham)
- 2001Bill's Gun Shop (Bill Voight)
- 1999Law & Order: Special Victims Unit (Alan Fewkes)
- 1999Judging Amy (Dashiel Purdue)
- 1999Escape from Alaska (Kemp)
- 1999Instinct (Guard Dacks)
- 1998Fantasy Island (Bobby)
- 1998The Day Lincoln Was Shot (Ulysses S. Grant)
- 1998Meet the Deedles (Capt. Douglas Pine)
- 1997Little Girls in Pretty Boxes (Peter Bryant)
- 1997King of the Hill (Instructor (voice))
- 1996Fast Money (Lt. Diego)
- 1996For Which He Stands (District Attorney)
- 1995The Shooter (Alex Reed)
- 1995Condition Red (Deputy Warden)
- 1995JAG (Brian Turque)
- 1994Trapped in Paradise (Ed Dawson)
- 1994Little Big League (Mac MacNally)
- 1993The Tommyknockers (Butch Duggan)
- 1992A Touch of Frost (Ridley)
- 1992Dirty Work (Eddie Ryan)
- 1992The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
- 1991Curly Sue (Frank Arnold)
- 1991Love, Lies and Murder (Carrothers)
- 1989I Want to Go Home (Harry Dempsey)
- 1989Hardball (Charlie Battles)
- 1989I Know My First Name Is Steven (Del Stayner)
- 1988Midnight Run (Marvin Dorfler, Headhunter)
- 1988She's Having a Baby (Ken)
- 1987Beverly Hills Cop II (John Taggart)
- 1987Some Kind of Wonderful (Cliff Nelson)
- 1986King Kong Lives (Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt)
- 1986The Deliberate Stranger (Det. Roger Dunn)
- 1986The Deliberate Stranger (Det. Roger Dunn)
- 1986Last Resort (Phil Cocoran)
- 1985The Twilight Zone (Chief Brady Simmons (segment "Chameleon"))
- 1985A Death in California (Bob Swalwell)
- 1984Beverly Hills Cop (Sgt. Taggart)
- 1984The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (Highway Patrolman)
- 1984Money Hunt: The Mystery of the Missing Link (Cash Hunt)
- 1983A-Rühm (Cactus Jack Slater)
- 1982Politseirühm
- 1981Honky Tonk Freeway (Otto Kemper)
- 1981Elvis and the Beauty Queen (Jake)
- 1980Borderline (Charlie Monroe)
- 1979Lawman Without a Gun (1st State Trooper)
- 1979Breaking Away (Mike's Brother)
- 1978Dallas (Willie Joe Garr)
- 1978The Wilds of Ten Thousand Islands (Orville)
- 1977Oh, God! (Police Officer (uncredited))
- 1977Code R (Karl)
- 1976Cat Murkil and the Silks (Coach Larkin)
- 1975Starsky & Hutch
- 1975My Father's House (Sergeant)
- 1974Psycho Sisters (Brock)
- 1973An Eye for an Eye (Sgt. Matthews)
- -Hot Bath an' a Stiff Drink 2 (Judge Nathan Rivers)
- 1973Kojak (Cullen)
- 1973Police Story
- 1972M*A*S*H
- 1971Columbo (Calvin MacGruder)
- 1952Today (Self)