John Asher
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.
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John Asher

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- Name
- John Asher
- Birth Name
- John Mallory
- Born
- 13 January 1971
- Birthplace
- United States
- Occupation
- Actor, film director, screenwriter
- Nationality
- United States.
- Honours
- Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director and Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture.
- Languages
- English.
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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.
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John Asher (born 1971) is an actor, cinematographer and film actor, among other activities, of American nationality. The actor was born in Los Angeles.
Languages used include English. Honours include Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director and Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Picture.
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Key facts
• Name — John Asher • Birth Name — John Mallory • Born — 13 January 1971 • Birthplace — United States • Children — 1 • Parents — Joyce Bulifant (mother) Edward Mallory (father) William Asher (adoptive father) • Occupation — Actor, film director, screenwriter • Years Active — 1990–present
Early life
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
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.
Actor
Actor
• 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 Haunted (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
Director
• I Hate Kids (2019) • 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
Producer
• Somebody Marry Me (2013) • Dirty Love (2005) (as John Mallory Asher)
Cinematographer
Cinematographer
• Mating Rituals 101 (2004)
Identity and origins
Identity and origins
The authorities additionally record the heading John Mallory Asher. His recorded language was English. He was the child of Edward Mallory and Joyce Bulifant. He married Jenny McCarthy. One child is recorded: Evan Asher. Other recorded relations include William Asher.
Identity
Identity
John Asher is recorded with the occupation television director. Recorded with the occupation film producer. Recorded as actor, screenwriter, film director, cinematographer and television director.

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Writer
• Tooken (2015) • Chick Flick (1998)
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- 1.Silverman, Stephen M. Jenny McCarthy Opens Up About Her Son with Autism - Jenny McCarthy. People. 2007-09-18.
- 2.Lehner, Marla. Jenny McCarthy & Husband Divorcing - Divorced, Jenny McCarthy. People. 2005-08-19.
- 3.TODAY.com. Jenny McCarthy files for divorce.
- 4.Movies.
- 5.Marikar, Sheila. Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey: Did Depression, Autism Play a Part in Break Up? - ABC News. ABC News. 2010-04-08.
- 6.recordssitereview.com. The John Asher and Jenny McCarthy Divorce.
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