8.4
TV
Acting
John Asher
- Born
- (age 55)
- Birthplace
- Los Angeles, California, USA
- Credits
- 52 titles
Biography
John Mallory Asher (born John Mallory, January 13, 1971) is an American actor, film director, and screenwriter. In acting, he is perhaps best known for his role as Gary on the USA Network's series spinoff of the movie Weird Science.
His biological father is actor Edward Mallory. His adoptive father is producer/ director William Asher, who was married to his mother, actress Joyce Bulifant, from 1976-1993. (It was the third marriage for both.)
John was married to his first wife, Vanessa Lee, from 1994 to 1996. He married his second wife, 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.
Signature work
Known For
8.4
TV
8.5
TV
The Rookie
7.6
TV
NCIS
8.1
TV
Ghost Whisperer
6.4
Movie
Space Cowboys
7.6
TV
CSI: Crime Scene Investigation
7.7
TV
Married... with Children
7.3
TV
Beverly Hills, 90210
7.8
TV
One Tree Hill
7.9
TV
Rizzoli & Isles
7.8
TV
Step by Step
4.6
Movie
Double Dragon
7.7
TV
Grace and Frankie
7.0
TV
Las Vegas
6.5
TV
The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles
4.3
Movie
Dirty Love
7.0
TV
In Plain Sight
6.6
TV
Weird Science
Acting credits 33
| Year | Title | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Soundtrack TV | Jonah 'Dix' Dixon (1 ep) |
| 2018 | The Rookie TV | Paintball Guy (1 ep) |
| 2015 | Grace and Frankie TV | Todd (1 ep) |
| 2014 | Drew Peterson: Untouchable Film | Neighbor Brad |
| 2011 | Fred & Vinnie Film | Mr. Basin |
| 2010 | Wreckage Film | Deputy Berry |
| 2010 | Rizzoli & Isles TV | Det. O'Connell (2 ep) |
| 2008 | The Mentalist TV | Doug Felner (1 ep) |
| 2008 | In Plain Sight TV | Jimmy Hart / Jimmy Woodhead (1 ep) |
| 2007 | October Road TV | (1 ep) |
| 2005 | Ghost Whisperer TV | Charlie Hammond (1 ep) |
| 2003 | NCIS TV | Fred Rinnert (1 ep) |
| 2003 | Las Vegas TV | Calvin 'Doc' Haynes (1 ep) |
| 2002 | Fastlane TV | Shane (1 ep) |
| 2001 | Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored Film | |
| 2000 | CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TV | Zack Putrid (1 ep) |
| 2000 | Space Cowboys Film | Young Jerry |
| 1999 | The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure Film | Clifford |
| 1998 | The New Swiss Family Robinson Film | Shane Robinson |
| 1997 | Gun TV | Video Rat (1 ep) |
| 1997 | Church Film | Poker Game Dealer |
| 1994 | Double Dragon Film | Smartass Mohawk |
| 1994 | Duckman TV | Gary Wallace (voice) (1 ep) |
| 1994 | Weird Science TV | Gary Wallace (88 ep) |
| 1993 | Showdown Film | Mike |
| 1992 | Frozen Assets Film | Bobby Murdock |
| 1992 | The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles TV | Clifford (1 ep) |
| 1991 | Step by Step TV | (1 ep) |
| 1991 | The Haunted Film | Joe |
| 1990 | Beverly Hills, 90210 TV | Guy in Hall (1 ep) |
| 1990 | Return to Green Acres Film | Chill |
| 1987 | Married... with Children TV | Bob (1 ep) |
| 1974 | Tiswas TV | (302 ep) |
Crew credits 20
| Year | Title | Job |
|---|---|---|
| TBA | Bigfoot Film | Director |
| 2026 | A Love Like This Film | Director |
| 2019 | Jon Reep: Ginger Beard Man Film | Director |
| 2019 | I Hate Kids Film | Executive Producer, Director |
| 2016 | A Boy Called Po Film | Director |
| 2016 | Theo Von: No Offense Film | Director |
| 2016 | Alonzo Bodden: Historically Incorrect Film | Director |
| 2015 | Pete Correale: Let Me Tell Ya Film | Director |
| 2015 | Margaret Cho: PsyCHO Film | Director |
| 2015 | Tooken Film | Writer, Director, Producer |
| 2015 | Ralphie May: Unruly Film | Director |
| 2014 | Jeff Dunham: All Over the Map Film | Producer |
| 2014 | Sebastian Maniscalco: Aren't You Embarrassed? Film | Director |
| 2013 | Somebody Marry Me Film | Director |
| 2010 | Wreckage Film | Producer, Director |
| 2005 | Dirty Love Film | Director, Producer |
| 2003 | One Tree Hill TV | Director (7 ep) |
| 2001 | Thank Heaven Film | Director |
| 1999 | Diamonds Film | Director |
| 1996 | Kounterfeit Film | Director |