1948-02-22 ( 77 years old ) in 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) 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.
Movies
All Happy Families
2024-09-20
Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F
2024-06-20
BRATS
2024-06-07
Lonesome Soldier
2023-11-03
Death in Texas
2022-10-06
American Christmas
2019-11-04
Making a Deal with the Devil
2019-06-20
The Last Big Save
2019-05-18
Once Upon a River
2019-05-10
The Joke Thief
2018-04-16
Uncle John
2015-03-16
A Letter to Dad
2009-07-27
Middle Men
2009-05-17
Gone Baby Gone
2007-09-18
Reign of the Gargoyles
2007-03-24
Escape from Alaska
1999-07-28
Instinct
1999-06-04
The Day Lincoln Was Shot
1998-04-12
Meet the Deedles
1998-03-27
Little Girls in Pretty Boxes
1997-01-18
Fast Money
1996-08-13
For Which He Stands
1996-05-17
The Shooter
1995-12-15
Condition Red
1995-12-08
Trapped in Paradise
1994-12-02
Little Big League
1994-06-29
Dirty Work
1992-07-22
Curly Sue
1991-10-25
I Want to Go Home
1989-09-27
Midnight Run
1988-07-20
She's Having a Baby
1988-02-05
Beverly Hills Cop II
1987-05-18
Some Kind of Wonderful
1987-02-27
King Kong Lives
1986-12-16
The Deliberate Stranger
1986-05-04
Last Resort
1986-03-31
Beverly Hills Cop
1984-12-05
Money Hunt: The Mystery of the Missing Link
1984-06-27
Honky Tonk Freeway
1981-08-21
Elvis and the Beauty Queen
1981-03-01
Borderline
1980-12-19
Lawman Without a Gun
1979-05-30
Breaking Away
1979-05-24
The Wilds of Ten Thousand Islands
1978-02-28
Oh, God!
1977-10-07
Cat Murkil and the Silks
1976-07-01
My Father's House
1975-06-01
Psycho Sisters
1974-12-25
An Eye for an Eye
1973-09-28
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