John Mallory Asher (born John Mallory, January 13, 1971) is an American actor,

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and

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. He is perhaps best known for his performance as Gary on the USA Network's series spinoff of the movie ''

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''.

Early life

Asher was born John Mallory to actor Edward Mallory and actress Joyce Bulifant. He was adopted by Bulifant's third husband, producer/director William Asher.

Personal life

Asher married 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.

Filmography

Actor

* ''

Ghost Whisperer ''Ghost Whisperer'' is an American supernatural television series, which ran on CBS from September 23, 2005, to May 21, 2010. The series follows the life of Melinda Gordon ( Jennifer Love Hewitt), who has the ability to see and communicate with ...

'' 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 * ''

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'' ** "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 A rubbing ('' frottage'') is a reproduction of the texture of a surface created by placing a piece of paper or similar material over the subject and then rubbing the paper with something to deposit marks, most commonly charcoal or pencil but ...

'' (2003), TV, as Dean * ''

Going to California "Going to California" is a ballad recorded by the English rock band Led Zeppelin. It was released on their untitled fourth album in 1971. In 2012, ''Rolling Stone'' ranked "Going to California" number 11 on their list of the 40 greatest Led Zep ...

'' (2001), TV series, as Insect Bob * '' Space Cowboys'' (2000) as Young Jerry (as John Mallory Asher) * ''

The New Swiss Family Robinson ''The New Swiss Family Robinson'' is a 1998 American adventure film directed by Stewart Raffill. The film is based on the 1812 novel ''The Swiss Family Robinson'' by Johann David Wyss, and stars Jane Seymour, David Carradine, James Keach, John Mall ...

'' (1998) as Shane Robinson * '' Gun'' ** "The Shot" (1997), TV episode, as The Video Rat * ''

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'' (1996) (TV) (as John Mallory Asher) * ''

'', TV series, as Gary Wallace * '' 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 (The) Hunted may refer to: Film * ''Hunted'' (1952 film), starring Dirk Bogarde *Hunted (2020 film), a Belgian-French-Irish survival thriller film * ''The Hunted'' (1948 film), a film noir featuring Preston Foster * ''The Hunted'' (1995 film), ...

'' (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

* '' A Boy Called Po'' (2016) * '' Tooken'' (2015) * ''Somebody Marry Me'' (2013) * ''

One Tree Hill One Tree Hill may refer to: * "One Tree Hill" (song), a 1987 song by U2 referencing One Tree Hill, New Zealand volcanic peak * ''One Tree Hill'' (TV series), a 2003–2012 American drama series named for the U2 song ** ''One Tree Hill'' (soundtr ...

'' (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 Thanks may refer to: * ''Thank you'' (phrase), a common expression of gratitude Film and television * ''Thanks'' (film), a 2011 American film * ''Thanks'' (TV series), a 1999 American sitcom Music Albums * ''Thanks'', by Ivan Neville, 1994 ...

'' (2006) * '' Dirty Love'' (2005) (as John Asher) * ''

The Policy Glitoris (a portmanteau of "glitter" and "clitoris") are a four-piece punk rock band from Canberra, Canberra ACT, Australia. The band is composed of Keven 007 (vocals and guitar), Malcolm (bass), Mickey (drums) and Andrew (lead guitar). Glitor ...

'' (2003/II) (as John Asher) * ''

'' (2001) TV Series * '' Diamonds'' (1999) * '' Chick Flick'' (1998) * ''

Kounterfeit ''Kounterfeit'' is a 1996 American direct-to-video crime/thriller film starring Bruce Payne and Hilary Swank. ''Kounterfeit'' was directed by John Mallory Asher and written by David Chase, Katherine Fugate and Jay Irwin. Plot summary A counterfei ...

'' (1996) (as John Mallory Asher)

Producer

* ''Dirty Love'' (2005) (as John Mallory Asher)

Cinematographer

* ''Mating Rituals 101'' (2004)

Writer

* ''Tooken'' (2015) * ''Chick Flick'' (1998)

References

External links

* * {{DEFAULTSORT:Asher, John Mallory American male film actors American male television actors American television directors Living people McCarthy family 1971 births