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John Ashton

John Ashton is known for Beverly Hills Cop (1984), Gone Baby Gone (2007), Beverly Hills Cop II (1987).

Biography

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.

Questions about John Ashton

How many John Ashton films are in the catalogue?

The CineQuiz catalogue has 48 films with John Ashton, from 1974 to 2024.

What is the best rated John Ashton film?

The best rated John Ashton film in the catalogue is Gone Baby Gone (2007), rated 7.3.

What was the first John Ashton film?

The first John Ashton film in the catalogue is Oh, God!, from 1977.

Who has John Ashton worked with the most?

In the catalogue, John Ashton shares the most credits with Billy Weber (3 films), Eddie Murphy (3 films) and George Gallo (3 films).

People data: TMDb.

Known for

Trivia

Studied at
University of Southern California · USC School of Dramatic Arts · Enfield High School · Defiance College

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Full filmography

52 films — 48 in the catalogue

Series and TV shows

19 titles

People data: TMDb.

Cast