Full Bio
Frequently credited as merely John Asher, John Mallory Asher is the adopted son of beach movie directorial mainstay William Asher. John attained recognition -- much of it negative -- for two achievements that went hand in hand: his marriage to former Playboy Playmate-turned-actress Jenny McCarthy, and his decision to direct McCarthy's script for the obscene sex comedy Dirty Love (2004), a critically reviled picture that scandalized everyone who had the misfortune of stumbling into it unawares. At the time of its release, the film also reportedly did much to destroy the McCarthy-Asher marriage; they filed for divorce not long before the debacle hit theaters.
Before directing Dirty Love, Asher was more often in front of the camera than behind it -- with character roles in such films as Frozen Assets (1992), Double Dragon (1994), and Space Cowboys (2000). He also appeared occasionally on the small screen, usually in guest spots, but he landed a co-starring role in 1994 on the sci-fi comedy series Weird Science (adapted from the 1985 film), which lasted for five seasons. Asher also directed a few other films, most notably Diamonds (1999), a sweet-natured, character-driven comedy about a father (Kirk Douglas) and son (Dan Aykroyd) who team up to locate a cache of loot that the dad supposedly hid in Vegas decades earlier. The film drew mostly negative reviews (though, mercifully, it fell shy of complete excoriation). Asher then moved into occasional supporting roles in such films as Clint Eastwood's Space Cowboys (2000), and took on TV directing, for several episodes of the teen drama series One Tree Hill. ~ Nathan Southern
Before directing Dirty Love, Asher was more often in front of the camera than behind it -- with character roles in such films as Frozen Assets (1992), Double Dragon (1994), and Space Cowboys (2000). He also appeared occasionally on the small screen, usually in guest spots, but he landed a co-starring role in 1994 on the sci-fi comedy series Weird Science (adapted from the 1985 film), which lasted for five seasons. Asher also directed a few other films, most notably Diamonds (1999), a sweet-natured, character-driven comedy about a father (Kirk Douglas) and son (Dan Aykroyd) who team up to locate a cache of loot that the dad supposedly hid in Vegas decades earlier. The film drew mostly negative reviews (though, mercifully, it fell shy of complete excoriation). Asher then moved into occasional supporting roles in such films as Clint Eastwood's Space Cowboys (2000), and took on TV directing, for several episodes of the teen drama series One Tree Hill. ~ Nathan Southern
ACTING CREDITS
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October Road TV (1 episode)
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Revenge of the Cupcake Kid
...Ronald Buckman (as John Asher)
Jan 6, 2008
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Revenge of the Cupcake Kid
...Ronald Buckman (as John Asher)
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CSI: Crime Scene Investigation TV (1 episode)-
The Chick Chop Flick Shop
...Zack Putrid (as John Asher)
Nov 1, 2007
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The Chick Chop Flick Shop
...Zack Putrid (as John Asher)
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Las Vegas TV (1 episode)
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You Can't Take It with You
...Calvin 'Doc' Haynes (as John Asher)
Mar 1, 2004
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You Can't Take It with You
...Calvin 'Doc' Haynes (as John Asher)
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DIRECTING CREDITS
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One Tree Hill TV (7 episodes)- You've Dug Your Own Grave, Now Lie in It. Sep 29, 2008
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Songs to Love and Die By
...(as John Asher)
Dec 6, 2006 - Good News for People Who Love Bad News Oct 11, 2006
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Who Will Survive, and What Will Be Left of Them
...(as John Asher)
Mar 29, 2006 - Brave New World Jan 11, 2006
- The Worst Day Since Yesterday Nov 30, 2005
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Going to California TV (10 episodes)
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Mixed Doubles
...(as John Asher)
Jan 31, 2002 -
Waiting for Gordo
...(as John Asher)
Jan 24, 2002 -
Our Sunshine State of Affairs
...(as John Asher)
Nov 1, 2001 -
A Pirate Looks at 15 to 20
...(as John Asher)
Oct 11, 2001 -
The Naked and the Nude
...(as John Asher)
Oct 4, 2001 -
Fodder Figures
...(as John Asher)
Sep 27, 2001
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Mixed Doubles
...(as John Asher)
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