John Ashton
Acting
- Nacimiento:
- 1948-02-22
- Fallecimiento:
- 2024-09-26
- Lugar de nacimiento:
- Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Biografía
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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Filmografía
All Happy Families
Superdetective en Hollywood: Axel F.
Brats: las jóvenes estrellas de los 80
Lonesome Soldier
Death in Texas
American Christmas
Making a Deal with the Devil
The Last Big Save
Once Upon a River
The Joke Thief
Uncle John
The Finder
Fairly Legal
A Letter to Dad
Middle Men
Adiós pequeña, adiós
La leyenda de las gárgolas
Bill's Gun Shop
Ley y orden: Unidad de Víctimas Especiales
La juez Amy
Avalancha
Instinto
Fantasy Island
The Day Lincoln Was Shot
Vaya par de locos
Little Girls in Pretty Boxes
El rey de la colina
Fast Money
La ley de las Vegas
Desafío final
Condition Red
J.A.G.: Alerta roja
Cautivos en Paradise
Un entrenador de primera
Los Tommyknockers
Dirty Work
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
La pequeña pícara
Love, Lies and Murder
Quiero volver a casa
Hardball
I Know My First Name Is Steven
Huida a medianoche
La loca aventura del matrimonio
Superdetective en Hollywood II
Una maravilla con clase
King Kong II
Deliberadamente extraño (TV)
The Deliberate Stranger
Locas vacaciones en el Caribe
Más allá de los límites de la realidad
Muerte en California
Superdetective en Hollywood
Las aventuras de Buckaroo Banzai
Money Hunt: The Mystery of the Missing Link
El Equipo A
Police Squad!
Honky Tonk Freeway
Elvis and the Beauty Queen
A veinte millas de la justicia