John Ashton

Actor

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...

Born: February 22, 1948 in Springfield, Massachusetts, USA

Died: September 26, 2024 (Age 76)

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Title	Rating	Job	Role(s)	Year
The Finder TV Show Available on 7 streaming services.	7.6	Actor	Franklin Sherman 1 Episode	2012-2012
Fairly Legal TV Show Available on 8 streaming services.	7.2	Actor	Lou Fisher 1 Episode	2011-2012
Judging Amy TV Show	7.2	Actor	Dashiel Purdue 1 Episode	1999-2005
Fantasy Island TV Show	6.1	Actor	Bobby 1 Episode	1998-1999
King of the Hill TV Show Available on 5 streaming services.	7.3	Actor	Instructor (voice) 1 Episode	1997-2026
JAG TV Show Available on 4 streaming services.	6.9	Actor	Brian Turque 2 Episodes	1995-2005
The Tommyknockers Limited Series	5.6	Actor	Butch Duggan 2 Episodes	1993-1993
The Tonight Show with Jay Leno TV Show	5.5	Actor	1 Episode	1992-2013
A Touch of Frost TV Show Available on 7 streaming services.	7.7	Actor	1 Episode	1992-2010
Hardball TV Show	6.9	Actor	Charlie Battles 18 Episodes	1989-1990
I Know My First Name Is Steven Limited Series	7.5	Actor	Del Stayner 2 Episodes	1989-1989
The Deliberate Stranger Limited Series	7.2	Actor	Det. Roger Dunn	1986-1986
The Twilight Zone TV Show	7.8	Actor	Chief Brady Simmons 1 Episode	1985-1989
The Twilight Zone TV Show	7.8	Actor	Chief Brady Simmons (segment "Chameleon") 1 Episode	1985-1989
A Death in California Limited Series	6	Actor	Bob Swalwell 2 Episodes	1985-1985
The A-Team TV Show Available on 4 streaming services.	7.6	Actor	Cactus Jack Slater 1 Episode	1983-1987
Police Squad! TV Show	8.2	Actor	1 Episode	1982-1982
Dallas TV Show Available on 7 streaming services.	7	Actor	Willie Joe Garr 6 Episodes	1978-1991
Code R TV Show	7.3	Actor	Karl 1 Episode	1977-1977
Starsky & Hutch TV Show Available on 4 streaming services.	7.1	Actor	2 Episodes	1975-1979
Police Woman TV Show Available on 1 streaming services.	6.5	Actor	1 Episode	1974-1978
Police Story TV Show Available on 1 streaming services.	7.3	Actor	1 Episode	1973-1980
Kojak TV Show Available on 3 streaming services.	7.2	Actor	Cullen 1 Episode	1973-1978
MAS*H TV Show Available on 7 streaming services.	8.4	Actor	1 Episode	1972-1983
Columbo TV Show Available on 10 streaming services.	8.2	Actor	Calvin MacGruder 1 Episode	1971-1978

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