John Ashton
Acting
- Naissance:
- 1948-02-22
- Décès:
- 2024-09-26
- Lieu de naissance:
- Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Biographie
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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Filmographie
All Happy Families
Le Flic de Beverly Hills : Axel F.
BRATS
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
Facing Kate
A Letter to Dad
Middle Men
Gone Baby Gone
Reign of the Gargoyles
Bill's Gun Shop
New York Unité Spéciale
Amy
Escape from Alaska
Instinct
Fantasy Island
The Day Lincoln Was Shot
Meet the Deedles
Little Girls in Pretty Boxes
Les Rois du Texas
Fast Money
L'homme du cartel
The Shooter
Alerte rouge
JAG
Descente à Paradise
Little Big League
Les Tommyknockers
Dirty Work
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno
La P'tite Arnaqueuse
Love, Lies and Murder
I Want to Go Home
Duo d'enfer
I Know My First Name Is Steven
Midnight Run
La Vie en Plus
Le Flic de Beverly Hills 2
La Vie à l'envers
King Kong II
Au-dessus de tout soupçon
The Deliberate Stranger
Last Resort
La Cinquième Dimension
A Death in California
Le Flic de Beverly Hills
Les Aventures de Buckaroo Banzaï à travers la 8e dimension
Money Hunt: The Mystery of the Missing Link
L'Agence tous risques
Police Squad !
Honky Tonk Freeway
Elvis and the Beauty Queen
Chicanos, chasseur de têtes