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Acting
John Asher
John Asher is best known for The Mentalist, The Rookie, NCIS and Ghost Whisperer. John Asher was born on January 13, 1971. John Asher is 55 years old (born January 13, 1971).
- Born
- January 13, 1971 (55 years old)
- Place of birth
- Los Angeles, California, USA
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.
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.
Known for
Filmography
- 2019SoundtrackJonah 'Dix' Dixon
- 2018The RookiePaintball Guy
- 2015Grace and FrankieTodd
- 2010Rizzoli & IslesDet. O'Connell
- 2008The MentalistDoug Felner
- 2008In Plain SightJimmy Hart / Jimmy Woodhead
- 2007October Road
- 2005Ghost WhispererCharlie Hammond
- 2003Las VegasCalvin 'Doc' Haynes
- 2003NCISFred Rinnert
- 2003One Tree HillDirector
- 2002FastlaneShane
- 2000CSI: Crime Scene InvestigationZack Putrid
- 1997GunVideo Rat
- 1994DuckmanGary Wallace (voice)
- 1994Weird ScienceGary Wallace
- 1992The Young Indiana Jones ChroniclesClifford
- 1991Step by Step
- 1990Beverly Hills, 90210Guy in Hall
- 1987Married... with ChildrenBob
- 1974Tiswas
Frequently asked questions
What movies and shows has John Asher been in?
John Asher is best known for The Mentalist, The Rookie, NCIS and Ghost Whisperer.
When was John Asher born?
John Asher was born on January 13, 1971. (Los Angeles, California, USA)
How old is John Asher?
John Asher is 55 years old (born January 13, 1971).
Updated: October 25, 2026 ·