John Ashton
Actor
Born Feb 22, 1948 · Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
Active 1971–2024
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:…
Filmography
Hot Bath an' a Stiff Drink 2 — Judge Nathan RiversLaw & Order: Special Victims Unit (1999) — Alan FewkesGone Baby Gone (2007) — Nick PooleBeverly Hills Cop (1984) — Sgt. TaggartColumbo (1971) — Calvin MacGruderM*A*S*H (1972)The A-Team (1983) — Cactus Jack SlaterBeverly Hills Cop II (1987) — John TaggartMidnight Run (1988) — Marvin Dorfler, HeadhunterKing of the Hill (1997) — Instructor (voice)Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) — Chief John TaggartPolice Squad! (1982)JAG (1995) — Brian TurqueSome Kind of Wonderful (1987) — Cliff NelsonThe Twilight Zone (1985) — Chief Brady Simmons (segment "Chameleon")Instinct (1999) — Guard DacksBreaking Away (1979) — Mike's BrotherCurly Sue (1991) — Frank ArnoldStarsky & Hutch (1975)Dallas (1978) — Willie Joe GarrMiddle Men (2009) — MorganThe Finder (2012) — Franklin ShermanThe Adventures of Buckaroo Banzai Across the 8th Dimension (1984) — Highway PatrolmanKojak (1973) — Cullen