Biography
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) and Beverly Hills Cop II (1987), 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.
Filmography
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Movies 53
TV Shows 28
self 2
Director 1
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All Happy Families (2024)
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
BRATS (2024)
Lonesome Soldier (2023)
Making a Deal with the Devil (2019)
The Last Big Save (2019)
The Joke Thief (2018)
The Neighborhood (2017)
The Finder (2012)
Fairly Legal (2011)
A Letter to Dad (2009)
Middle Men (2009)
Gone Baby Gone (2007)
Reign of the Gargoyles (2007)
The Making of Some Kind of Wonderful (2006)
Body & Soul (2002)
Bill's Gun Shop (2001)
Judging Amy (1999)
Instinct (1999)
The Day Lincoln Was Shot (1998)
Meet the Deedles (1998)
Little Girls in Pretty Boxes (1997)
King of the Hill (1997)
Fast Money (1996)
For Which He Stands (1996)
The Shooter (1995)
Condition Red (1995)
JAG (1995)
Trapped in Paradise (1994)
Little Big League (1994)
The Tommyknockers (1993)
Curly Sue (1991)
Love, Lies and Murder (1991)
I Want to Go Home (1989)
Hardball (1989)
I Know My First Name Is Steven (1989)
Midnight Run (1988)
Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
King Kong Lives (1986)
The Deliberate Stranger (1986)
Last Resort (1986)
The Twilight Zone (1985)
A Death in California (1985)
Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
The A-Team (1983)
Honky Tonk Freeway (1981)
Borderline (1980)
Lawman Without a Gun (1979)
Breaking Away (1979)
Dallas (1978)
Oh, God! (1977)
Code R (1977)
Cat Murkil and the Silks (1976)
My Father's House (1975)
Kojak (1973)
An Eye for an Eye (1973)
Columbo (1971)
Today (1952)
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Known ForActing
GenderMale
Birthday1948-02-22
Deathday2024-09-26 (76 years old)
Birth PlaceSpringfield, United States
RelationshipsBarbara Valentin (1983-01-01 - 1986-01-01)
CitizenshipsUnited States
Also Known AsJohn David Ashton
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