John Asher
Biography
John Mallory Asher is an American actor, film director, and screenwriter who was born on January 13, 1971, in Los Angeles, California. In his acting career, he is perhaps best known for his role as Gary on the USA Network series spinoff of the movie Weird Science. His biological father is actor Edward Mallory, and his adoptive father is producer and director William Asher, who was married to his mother, actress Joyce Bulifant. John Asher was married to his first wife, Vanessa Lee, and later married actress Jenny McCarthy, with whom he shares a son named Evan Joseph Asher.
Career overview
John Mallory Asher is an American actor, film director, and screenwriter who was born on January 13, 1971, in Los Angeles, California. In his acting career, he is perhaps best known for his role as Gary on the USA Network series spinoff of the movie Weird Science.
His biological father is actor Edward Mallory, and his adoptive father is producer and director William Asher, who was married to his mother, actress Joyce Bulifant. John Asher has a total of fifty-two known credits listed on the Movie Database, encompassing his work in movies and television shows.
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Full Filmography
57 titles- A Love Like This (2026) Director
- Soundtrack (2019) as Jonah 'Dix' Dixon
- Jon Reep: Ginger Beard Man (2019) Director
- I Hate Kids (2019) Executive Producer
- I Hate Kids (2019) Director
- The Rookie (2018) as Paintball Guy
- A Boy Called Po (2016) Director
- Theo Von: No Offense (2016) Director
- Alonzo Bodden: Historically Incorrect (2016) Director
- Grace and Frankie (2015) as Todd
- Pete Correale: Let Me Tell Ya (2015) Director
- Tooken (2015) Director
- Tooken (2015) Writer
- Tooken (2015) Producer
- Ralphie May: Unruly (2015) Director
- Margaret Cho: PsyCHO (2015) Director
- Drew Peterson: Untouchable (2014) as Neighbor Brad
- Jeff Dunham: All Over the Map (2014) Producer
- Sebastian Maniscalco: Aren't You Embarrassed? (2014) Director
- Somebody Marry Me (2013) Director
- Fred & Vinnie (2011) as Mr. Basin
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Det. O'Connell
- Wreckage (2010) as Deputy Berry
- Wreckage (2010) Director
- Wreckage (2010) Producer
- The Mentalist (2008) as Doug Felner
- In Plain Sight (2008) as Jimmy Hart / Jimmy Woodhead
- October Road (2007)
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Charlie Hammond
- Dirty Love (2005) Director
- Dirty Love (2005) Producer
- NCIS (2003) as Fred Rinnert
- One Tree Hill (2003) Director
- Las Vegas (2003) as Calvin 'Doc' Haynes
- Fastlane (2002) as Shane
- Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored (2001)
- Thank Heaven (2001) Director
- CSI: Crime Scene Investigation (2000) as Zack Putrid
- Space Cowboys (2000) as Young Jerry
- Diamonds (1999) Director
- The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure (1999) as Clifford
- The New Swiss Family Robinson (1998) as Shane Robinson
- Church (1997) as Poker Game Dealer
- Kounterfeit (1996) Director
- Duckman (1994) as Gary Wallace (voice)
- Weird Science (1994) as Gary Wallace
- Double Dragon (1994) as Smartass Mohawk
- Showdown (1993) as Mike
- The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (1992) as Clifford
- Frozen Assets (1992) as Bobby Murdock
- Step by Step (1991)
- The Haunted (1991) as Joe
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Guy in Hall
- Return to Green Acres (1990) as Chill
- Married... with Children (1987) as Bob
- Tiswas (1974)
- Bigfoot Director
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is John Asher best known for?
John Asher is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Soundtrack (2019), The Rookie (2018), A Boy Called Po (2016), Theo Von: No Offense (2016).
When and where was John Asher born?
John Asher was born on January 13, 1971 in Los Angeles, California, USA.
How many credits does John Asher have?
John Asher has accumulated over 57 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1974 to 2026.
What is John Asher's background in cinema and television?
John Mallory Asher is an American actor, film director, and screenwriter who was born on January 13, 1971, in Los Angeles, California. In his acting career, he is perhaps best known for his role as Gary on the USA Network series spinoff of the movie Weird Science. His biological father is actor Edward Mallory, and his ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- The Rookie (2018) as Paintball Guy — aged about 47
- The Mentalist (2008) as Doug Felner — aged about 37
- Ghost Whisperer (2005) as Charlie Hammond — aged about 34
- Rizzoli & Isles (2010) as Det. O'Connell — aged about 39
- Step by Step (1991) — aged about 20
- Tiswas (1974) — aged about 3
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