John Ashton
- Nascita
- 22 febbraio 1948
- Morte
- 26 settembre 2024
- Luogo di nascita
- Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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.
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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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In esameAll Happy Families2024
In esameUn piedipiatti a Beverly Hills: Axel F2024
In esameBRATS2024
In esameLonesome Soldier2023
In esameDeath in Texas2022
In esameMaking a Deal with the Devil2019
In esameThe Last Big Save2019
In esameOnce Upon a River2019
In esameThe Joke Thief2018
In esameUncle John2015
In esameA Letter to Dad2009
Middle Men2009
Gone Baby Gone2007
In esameReign of the Gargoyles2007
In esameBill's Gun Shop2001
In esameEscape from Alaska1999
Instinct - Istinto primordiale1999
In esameSuperfusi di testa1998
In esameFast Money1996
In esameFor Which He Stands1996
Shooter - Attentato a Praga1995
In esameCondition Red1995
In esameTrapped in Paradise1994
Un lavoro da grande1994
La tenera canaglia1991
In esameVoglio tornare a casa!1989
Prima di mezzanotte1988
Un amore rinnovato1988
Beverly Hills Cop II - Un piedipiatti a Beverly Hills II1987
Un meraviglioso batticuore1987
King Kong 21986
In esameLast Resort1986
Beverly Hills Cop - Un piedipiatti a Beverly Hills1984
Le avventure di Buckaroo Banzai nella quarta dimensione1984
In esameMoney Hunt: The Mystery of the Missing Link1984
In esameCrazy Runners - Quei pazzi pazzi sulle autostrade1981
L'uomo del confine1980
All American Boys1979- The Wilds of Ten Thousand IslandsIn esameThe Wilds of Ten Thousand Islands1978
Bentornato Dio!1977
In esameCat Murkil and the Silks1976
In esameAn Eye for an Eye1973