John Ashton
Acting 1948-02-22 Springfield, Massachusetts, USA
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…
Known For
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Gone Baby Gone
2007
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Beverly Hills Cop
1984
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Beverly Hills Cop II
1987
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Midnight Run
1988
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Some Kind of Wonderful
1987
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King Kong Lives
1986
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She's Having a Baby
1988
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Breaking Away
1979
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Meet the Deedles
1998
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Little Big League
1994
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Borderline
1980
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Trapped in Paradise
1994
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The Deliberate Stranger
1986
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The Shooter
1995
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Psycho Sisters
1974
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Lawman Without a Gun
1979
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Escape from Alaska
1999
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An Eye for an Eye
1973
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Reign of the Gargoyles
2007