John Ashton
John Ashton
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.
Filmografia ( 52 obras)
| Ano | Nota | Título | Personagem |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | All Happy Families | Roy Landry | |
| 2024 | Um Tira da Pesada 4: Axel Foley | Chief John Taggart | |
| 2024 | BRATS | Self (archive footage) (uncredited) | |
| 2023 | Lonesome Soldier | Macroberts | |
| 2022 | Custe o Que Custar | Asher | |
| 2019 | American Christmas | Rob | |
| 2019 | Making a Deal with the Devil | FBI Director | |
| 2019 | The Last Big Save | Joseph Bird Sr. | |
| 2019 | Once Upon a River | - | |
| 2018 | The Joke Thief | Joseph Rogers | |
| 2015 | Uncle John | Uncle John | |
| 2009 | Uma Carta ao Pai | Mike Donahue | |
| 2009 | Intermediário.com | Morgan | |
| 2007 | Medo da Verdade | Det. Nick Poole | |
| 2007 | Reign of the Gargoyles | Commander Latham | |
| 2001 | Bill's Gun Shop | Bill Voight | |
| 1999 | Avalanche - Inferno no Alaska | Kemp | |
| 1999 | Instinto | Guard Dacks | |
| 1998 | O Assassinato do Presidente | Ulysses S. Grant | |
| 1998 | Os Irmãos Id & Ota | Capt. Douglas Pine | |
| 1997 | Little Girls in Pretty Boxes | Peter Bryant | |
| 1996 | Fast Money | Lt. Diego | |
| 1996 | For Which He Stands | District Attorney | |
| 1995 | Desafio Final | Alex Reed | |
| 1995 | Condition Red | Deputy Warden | |
| 1994 | Encurralados no Paraíso | Ed Dawson | |
| 1994 | Um Jogo Divertido | Mac MacNally | |
| 1992 | Dirty Work | Eddie Ryan | |
| 1991 | A Malandrinha | Frank Arnold | |
| 1989 | Quero Ir Para Casa | Harry Dempsey | |
| 1988 | Fuga à Meia-Noite | Marvin Dorfler, Headhunter | |
| 1988 | Ela Vai Ter um Bebê | Ken | |
| 1987 | Um Tira da Pesada 2 | John Taggart | |
| 1987 | Alguém Muito Especial | Cliff Nelson | |
| 1986 | King Kong 2 | Lt. Col. R.T. Nevitt | |
| 1986 | Amor Assassino | Det. Roger Dunn | |
| 1986 | Last Resort | Phil Cocoran | |
| 1984 | Um Tira da Pesada | Sgt. Taggart | |
| 1984 | As Aventuras de Buckaroo Banzai | Highway Patrolman | |
| 1984 | Money Hunt: The Mystery of the Missing Link | Cash Hunt | |
| 1981 | Uma Estrada Muito Doida | Otto Kemper | |
| 1981 | Elvis e a Rainha da Beleza | Jake | |
| 1980 | A Fronteira | Charlie Monroe | |
| 1979 | Lawman Without a Gun | 1st State Trooper | |
| 1979 | O Vencedor | Mike's Brother | |
| 1978 | The Wilds of Ten Thousand Islands | Orville | |
| 1977 | Alguém Lá em Cima Gosta de Mim | Police Officer (uncredited) | |
| 1976 | Cat Murkil and the Silks | Coach Larkin | |
| 1975 | My Father's House | Sergeant | |
| 1974 | Psycho Sisters | Brock | |
| 1973 | An Eye for an Eye | Sgt. Matthews | |
| - | Hot Bath an' a Stiff Drink 2 | Judge Nathan Rivers |
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