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.
John M. Asher | |
|---|---|
 Asher in 2011 | |
| Born | January 13, 1971 United States |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, film director, screenwriter |
| Years active | 1990–present |
| Spouses | |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent(s) | Joyce Bulifant Edward Mallory (biological father) William Asher (adoptive father) |
Early life
editAsher was born John Mallory to actor Edward Mallory and actress Joyce Bulifant. He was adopted by Bulifant's third husband, producer/director William Asher.[citation needed]
Personal life
editAsher married actress Jenny McCarthy on September 11, 1999. Their son Evan Joseph Asher was born on May 18, 2002, and was diagnosed with autism.[1] They divorced in September 2005.[2][3][4][5][6]
Filmography
editActor
edit- 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 Hunted (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
edit- 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
edit- Dirty Love (2005) (as John Mallory Asher)
Cinematographer
edit- Mating Rituals 101 (2004)
Writer
edit- Tooken (2015)
- Chick Flick (1998)
References
edit- ^ Silverman, Stephen M. (2007-09-18). "Jenny McCarthy Opens Up About Her Son with Autism - Jenny McCarthy". People. Archived from the original on September 20, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ^ Lehner, Marla (2005-08-19). "Jenny McCarthy & Husband Divorcing - Divorced, Jenny McCarthy". People. Archived from the original on May 5, 2007. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ^ "Jenny McCarthy files for divorce". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ^ "Movies" – via NYTimes.com.
- ^ Marikar, Sheila (2010-04-08). "Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey: Did Depression, Autism Play a Part in Break Up? - ABC News". ABC News. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
- ^ "The John Asher and Jenny McCarthy Divorce". recordssitereview.com. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
External links
edit- John Asher at IMDb
- John Asher at AllMovie