John Ashton

Explore John Ashton's movie filmography on ReelBot, including film credits, roles, release dates, ratings, and movie details.

Acting

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

• All Happy Families (2024)
• Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024)
• BRATS (2024)
• Lonesome Soldier (2023)
• Death in Texas (2022)
• American Christmas (2019)
• Making a Deal with the Devil (2019)
• The Last Big Save (2019)
• Once Upon a River (2019)
• The Joke Thief (2018)
• Uncle John (2015)
• A Letter to Dad (2009)
• Middle Men (2009)
• Gone Baby Gone (2007)
• Reign of the Gargoyles (2007)
• Bill's Gun Shop (2001)
• Escape from Alaska (1999)
• Instinct (1999)
• The Day Lincoln Was Shot (1998)
• Meet the Deedles (1998)
• Little Girls in Pretty Boxes (1997)
• Fast Money (1996)
• For Which He Stands (1996)
• The Shooter (1995)
• Condition Red (1995)
• Trapped in Paradise (1994)
• Little Big League (1994)
• Dirty Work (1992)
• Curly Sue (1991)
• I Want to Go Home (1989)
• Midnight Run (1988)
• She's Having a Baby (1988)
• Beverly Hills Cop II (1987)
• Some Kind of Wonderful (1987)
• King Kong Lives (1986)
• The Deliberate Stranger (1986)
• Last Resort (1986)
• Beverly Hills Cop (1984)
• The Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984)
• Money Hunt: The Mystery of the Missing Link (1984)
• Honky Tonk Freeway (1981)
• Elvis and the Beauty Queen (1981)
• Borderline (1980)
• Lawman Without a Gun (1979)
• Breaking Away (1979)
• The Wilds of Ten Thousand Islands (1978)
• Oh, God! (1977)
• Cat Murkil and the Silks (1976)
• My Father's House (1975)
• Psycho Sisters (1974)
• An Eye for an Eye (1973)
• Hot Bath an' a Stiff Drink 2