7.3
7.3
Gone Baby Gone
2007
as Det. Nick Poole
John Ashton
Also known as: John David Ashton, Charles Grodin, John Ash
Acting
Born:February 22, 1948
Died:September 26, 2024(aged 76)
Birthplace:Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Nationality:United States
Education:University of Southern California, USC School of Dramatic Arts, Enfield High School, Defiance College
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CommunityBiography
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.
Filmography (47 movies)
7.2
7.2
Beverly Hills Cop
1984
as Sgt. Taggart
7.2
7.2
Midnight Run
1988
as Marvin Dorfler, Headhunter
7.1
7.1
Breaking Away
1979
as Mike's Brother
6.8
6.8
Some Kind of Wonderful
1987
as Cliff Nelson
6.8
6.8
The Day Lincoln Was Shot
1998
as Ulysses S. Grant
6.7
6.7
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
2024
as Chief John Taggart
6.5
6.5
Beverly Hills Cop II
1987
as John Taggart
6.5
6.5
Instinct
1999
as Guard Dacks
6.5
6.5
Once Upon a River
2019
6.5
6.5
Middle Men
2009
as Morgan
6.2
6.2
The Deliberate Stranger
1986
as Det. Roger Dunn
6.0
6.0
For Which He Stands
1996
as District Attorney
6.0
6.0
Borderline
1980
as Charlie Monroe
5.9
5.9
She's Having a Baby
1988
as Ken
5.9
5.9
Reign of the Gargoyles
2007
as Commander Latham
5.9
5.9
Little Big League
1994
as Mac MacNally
5.8
5.8
Uncle John
2015
as Uncle John
5.8
5.8
The Joke Thief
2018
as Joseph Rogers
5.8
5.8
The Last Big Save
2019
as Joseph Bird Sr.
5.7
5.7
Lonesome Soldier
2023
as Macroberts
5.6
5.6
Trapped in Paradise
1994
as Ed Dawson
5.5
5.5
All Happy Families
2024
as Roy Landry
5.2
5.2
Honky Tonk Freeway
1981
as Otto Kemper
5.2
5.2
Death in Texas
2022
as Asher
5.1
5.1
King Kong Lives
1986
as Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt
5.0
5.0
Little Girls in Pretty Boxes
1997
as Peter Bryant
5.0
5.0
An Eye for an Eye
1973
as Sgt. Matthews
5.0
5.0
Fast Money
1996
as Lt. Diego
4.8
4.8
I Want to Go Home
1989
as Harry Dempsey
4.7
4.7
The Shooter
1995
as Alex Reed
4.5
4.5
Meet the Deedles
1998
as Capt. Douglas Pine
4.3
4.3
Escape from Alaska
1999
as Kemp
4.2
4.2
Condition Red
1995
as Deputy Warden
4.0
4.0
Cat Murkil and the Silks
1976
as Coach Larkin
3.5
3.5
A Letter to Dad
2009
as Mike Donahue
3.3
3.3
Elvis and the Beauty Queen
1981
as Jake
3.3
3.3
Last Resort
1986
as Phil Cocoran
3.3
3.3
American Christmas
2019
as Rob
Lawman Without a Gun
1979
as 1st State Trooper
Money Hunt: The Mystery of the Missing Link
1984
as Cash Hunt
Hot Bath an' a Stiff Drink 2
TBA
as Judge Nathan Rivers
The Wilds of Ten Thousand Islands
1978
as Orville
Making a Deal with the Devil
2019
as FBI Director
Psycho Sisters
1974
as Brock
Bill's Gun Shop
2001
as Bill Voight
Dirty Work
1992
as Eddie Ryan
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