John Ashton is an American actor best known for playing Actor in the film Beverly Hills Cop.
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Best Known For:The film Beverly Hills Cop
Breakthrough:Starred as Sgt. John Taggart in Beverly Hills Cop in 1984
10 Quick Facts About John Ashton
- Full Name: John Ashton
- Nationality: American
- Profession: Entertainer
- Known For: The film Beverly Hills Cop
- Place of Birth: Springfield, Massachusetts
- Birth Year: 1948
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Robin Hoye
- Specialization: Actor
- Net Worth: $164,000-$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
John Ashton Age
John Ashton is about 78 years old as of 2026. John Ashton was born in 1948.
John Ashton Height
John Ashton stands at a height of 5 feet 11 inches. This is approximately 180 cm.
Education
His educational background includes studies at University of Southern California and Defiance College.
- University of Southern California
- Field of Study: Theatre and Dance
- Defiance College
Rise to Fame
John Ashton rose to prominence for his role in the film Beverly Hills Cop.
Notable Works
Notable screen roles include Beverly Hills Cop and Midnight Run.
- Film: Beverly Hills Cop (Actor, 1984) — Sgt. John Taggart
- Film: Midnight Run (Actor, 1988) — Marvin Dorfler
John Ashton Family & Relationships
John Ashton is married to Robin Hoye.
Personal Information
- Full Name: John Ashton
- Gender: Male
- Occupation: Entertainer
- Nationality: American
- Living Status: Deceased
Birth & Background
- Birth Year: 1948
- Place of Birth: Springfield, Massachusetts
Measurements
- Height: 5 ft 11 in
Family & Relationships
- Marital Status: Married
- Spouse / Partner: Robin Hoye
Net Worth & Income
- Salary: $44,000–$569,000 (Estimated range)
- Net Worth: $164,000–$10,928,000 (Estimated range)
- Source of Income: Acting contracts and related professional work
