Portrait of John Asher

John Asher

Acting

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.

Born: January 13, 1971

Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, USA

Filmography

2019
Soundtrack

as Jonah 'Dix' Dixon

2018
The Rookie

as Paintball Guy

2014
2011
Fred & Vinnie

as Mr. Basin

2010
Wreckage

as Deputy Berry

2010
Rizzoli & Isles

as Det. O'Connell

2008
The Mentalist

as Doug Felner

2008
In Plain Sight

as Jimmy Hart / Jimmy Woodhead

2005
Ghost Whisperer

as Charlie Hammond

2003
NCIS

as Fred Rinnert

2003
Las Vegas

as Calvin 'Doc' Haynes

2002
Fastlane

as Shane

2000
Space Cowboys

as Young Jerry

1998
1994
Double Dragon

as Smartass Mohawk

1994
Duckman

as Gary Wallace (voice)

1994
Weird Science

as Gary Wallace

1993
Showdown

as Mike

1992
Frozen Assets

as Bobby Murdock

1991
1990
Beverly Hills, 90210

as Guy in Hall

1974