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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…
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Beverly Hills CopSgt. Taggart
Law & Order: Special Victims UnitAlan Fewkes
Gone Baby GoneNick Poole
Beverly Hills Cop IIJohn Taggart
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2011Fairly LegalLou Fisher · 1 episodeShow
1999Judging AmyDashiel Purdue · 1 episodeShow
1998Fantasy IslandBobby · 1 episodeShow
1993The TommyknockersButch Duggan · 2 episodesShow
1992A Touch of FrostRidley · 1 episodeShow
1991Love, Lies and MurderCarrothers · 2 episodesShow
1989HardballCharlie Battles · 18 episodesShow
1989I Know My First Name Is StevenDel Stayner · 2 episodesShow
1986The Deliberate StrangerDet. Roger Dunn · 2 episodesShow
1985The Twilight ZoneChief Brady Simmons (segment "Chameleon") · 1 episodeShow
1985A Death in CaliforniaBob Swalwell · 2 episodesShow
1982Police Squad!1 episodeShow
1975Starsky & Hutch2 episodesShow
1973KojakCullen · 1 episodeShow
1973Police Story1 episodeShow
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