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John Asher

b. 1971

American actor and director

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About John Asher

Born 1971. John Asher is an American actor, screenwriter, film director, cinematographer, television director and film producer.

John Mallory Asher (born John Mallory; January 13, 1971) is an American actor, film director, and screenwriter. He is perhaps best known for his performance as Gary on the USA Network's series spinoff of the movie Weird Science.

Early life Asher was born John Mallory to actor Edward Mallory and actress Joyce Bulifant. He was adopted by Bulifant's third husband, producer/director William Asher.

Personal life Asher married actress Jenny McCarthy on September 11, 1999. Their son Evan Joseph Asher was born on May 18, 2002, and was diagnosed with autism. They divorced in September 2005.

Filmography

Actor Ghost Whisperer as Charlie Hammond October Road "Revenge of the Cupcake Kid" (2008), TV episode, as Ronald Buckwild CSI: Crime Scene Investigation "The Chick Chop Flick Shop" (2007), TV episode, as Zack Putrid NCIS "The Ex-File" (2007), TV episode, as Fred Rinnert Las Vegas "You Can't Take It with You" (2004), TV episode, as Calvin 'Doc' Haynes Fastlane "Dogtown" (2003), TV episode, as Shane Rubbing Charlie (2003), TV, as Dean Going to California (2001), TV series, as Insect Bob Space Cowboys (2000) as Young Jerry (as John Mallory Asher) The New Swiss Family Robinson (1998) as Shane Robinson Gun "The Shot" (1997), TV episode, as The Video Rat Time Well Spent (1996) (TV) (as John Mallory Asher) Weird Science (1994), TV series, as Gary Wallace (as John Mallory Asher) Double Dragon (1994) as Smartass Mohawk Showdown (1993/I) as Mike Step by Step "The Making of the President" (1992), TV episode, as Student Frozen Assets (1992) as Bobby Murdock Who's the Boss? "Field of Screams" (1991), TV episode, as Usher Designing Women "Julia and Rusty, Sittin' in a Tree" (1991), TV episode, as Dennis The Haunted (1991) (TV) as Joe Married... with Children "You Better Shop Around: Part 1" (1991), TV episode, as Bob Beverly Hills, 90210 "Class of Beverly Hills" (1990), TV episode, as Guy in Hall

Director I Hate Kids (2019) A Boy Called Po (2016) Tooken (2015) Somebody Marry Me (2013) One Tree Hill (as John Asher) "Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them" (2006) TV Episode "Brave New World" (2006) TV Episode "The Worst Day Since Yesterday" (2005) TV Episode "The Trick Is to Keep Breathing" (2004) TV Episode Thank Heaven (2006) Dirty Love (2005) (as John Asher) The Policy (2003/II) (as John Asher) Going to California (2001) TV Series Diamonds (1999) Chick Flick (1998) Kounterfeit (1996) (as John Mallory Asher)

Producer Somebody Marry Me (2013) Dirty Love (2005) (as John Mallory Asher)

Cinematographer Mating Rituals 101 (2004)

Writer Tooken (2015) Chick Flick (1998)

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Important facts

Birth century
Nationality
Awards
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director; Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture
Also known as
John Mallory Asher

Family & relationships

Spouse
Jenny McCarthy
Parent
Edward Mallory
Parent
Joyce Bulifant
Parent
William Asher

People in John Asher's life

Named in this biography and alive at the same time

Contemporaries

People whose lives overlapped John Asher's

Frequently asked questions

Who is John Asher?

American actor and director

When was John Asher born?

John Asher was born on 13 January 1971 in Los Angeles.

What is John Asher's occupation?

John Asher is an actor, screenwriter, film director, cinematographer, television director and film producer.

What nationality is John Asher?

John Asher is American.

Sources & further reading

· Wikipedia: John Asher

· Wikidata: Q1057926

· DBpedia: John Asher

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