You may remember him as Detective Taggert in Beverly Hills Cop 1 & 2, as well as many other television and movies over the years.  He is starring in a new movie, Once Upon a River which is now available at https://www.filmmovement.com/.

Based on the best-selling novel by Bonnie Jo Campbell, Once Upon A River is the story of Native American teenager Margo Crane (Kenadi DelaCerna) in 1970s rural Michigan who after enduring a series of traumas and tragedies, sets out on an odyssey on the Stark River in search of her estranged mother.

On the water, Margo encounters friends, foes, wonders, and dangers; navigating life on her own, she comes to understand her potential, all while healing the wounds of her past.

Derek Hanson had a chance to talk with Ashton about this film and his favorite film from the 80's John was in, "Some Kind of Wonderful."

MORE ABOUT JOHN ASHTON

John has appeared in over 100 stage, film, and television productions throughout his more than 50-year illustrious career. Select credits include "Kojak," "Colombo," "Police Story," and a recurring role as Willie Joe Garr in the hit series "Dallas." He then starred in a few mini-series including "A Death in California," "Love, Lies and Murder," "The Tommyknockers," and the critically acclaimed "I Know My First Name is Steven." He later starred as Charlie Battles in his own series "Hardball" for NBC.

His many film credits include BREAKING AWAY, SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL, SHE'S HAVING A BABY, and LITTLE BIG LEAGUE.

His most well known critically acclaimed hit films were BEVERLY HILLS COP I & II as Sgt. John Taggart, and MIDNIGHT RUN as Marvin Dorfler. John received his BA degree in Theater Arts from the University of Southern California and is proudly still working at the profession he loves.

 

You may remember him as Detective Taggert in Beverly Hills Cop 1 &amp; 2, as well as many other television and movies over the years.&nbsp; He is starring in a new movie, Once Upon a River which is now available at <a href="https://www.filmmovement.com/">https://www.filmmovement.com/</a>.
Based on the best-selling novel by Bonnie Jo Campbell,&nbsp;Once Upon A River&nbsp;is the story of Native American teenager Margo Crane (Kenadi DelaCerna) in 1970s rural Michigan who after enduring a series of traumas and tragedies, sets out on an odyssey on the Stark River in search of her estranged mother.
On the water, Margo encounters friends, foes, wonders, and dangers; navigating life on her own, she comes to understand her potential, all while healing the wounds of her past.
Derek Hanson had a chance to talk with Ashton about this film and his favorite film from the 80's John was in, "Some Kind of Wonderful."
MORE ABOUT JOHN ASHTON
John has appeared in over 100 stage, film, and television productions throughout his more than 50-year illustrious career. Select credits include "Kojak," "Colombo," "Police Story," and a recurring role as Willie Joe Garr in the hit series "Dallas." He then starred in a few mini-series including "A Death in California," "Love, Lies and Murder," "The Tommyknockers," and the critically acclaimed "I Know My First Name is Steven." He later starred as Charlie Battles in his own series "Hardball" for NBC.
His many film credits include BREAKING AWAY, SOME KIND OF WONDERFUL, SHE'S HAVING A BABY, and LITTLE BIG LEAGUE.
His most well known critically acclaimed hit films were BEVERLY HILLS COP I &amp; II as Sgt. John Taggart, and MIDNIGHT RUN as Marvin Dorfler. John received his BA degree in Theater Arts from the University of Southern California and is proudly still working at the profession he loves.
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