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)Police Squad! (1982)Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F (2024) - Chief John TaggartJAG (1995) - Brian TurqueThe Twilight Zone (1985) - Chief Brady Simmons (segment "Chameleon")Some Kind of Wonderful (1987) - Cliff NelsonInstinct (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