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John Asher

John Asher

Actor, director and producer, also writer and editor · Born January 13, 1971 (55) · Los Angeles, California, USA

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.

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Biography from TMDB.

Born
January 13, 1971 (55)
From
Los Angeles, California, USA
Works as
Actor, director and producer, also writer and editor
Titles
42 on MovieCove · 52 credits in all
Links
IMDb (opens in a new tab)TMDB (opens in a new tab)Wikidata (opens in a new tab)

Known for

TMDB popularity, last 64 days to Oct 27Up 6% in 30 days

What are John Asher's films like?

Across their 21 MovieCove titles with a thematic analysis, their films lean Bonds and Self.

Genres

Comedy8 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 16th percentile
: browse their Comedy movies
Action4 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 7th percentile
: browse their Action movies
Documentary3 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 48th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Documentary movies
Adventure2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 31st percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Adventure movies
Drama2 titlesTypical Midcredits score: 44th percentile, at or above their average across these genres
: browse their Drama movies

Their MovieCove films by primary genre. The badge is the typical Midcredits score of the genre's films, the median percentile; an up arrow marks a genre at or above their average across these genres.

Themes

share of theme weight
Bonds
38%
Self
20%
Society
17%
Morality
11%
Survival
7%
Power
4%
Ideas
3%
Family bonds7 titles, browse their movies with this themeRomantic love5 titles, browse their movies with this themeCommunity4 titles, browse their movies with this themeIdentity3 titles, browse their movies with this themeComing of age2 titles, browse their movies with this themeJustice2 titles, browse their movies with this themePrejudice2 titles, browse their movies with this themeTradition vs change2 titles, browse their movies with this theme

What they feel like to watch

their average across 20 films
ToneFeelDemandtheir average · filled zone: the category
Light: How heavy the subject matter and outlook get. Browse their light movies.
Tone · Weight
lightdark

Light 15 · Serious 4 · Dark 1

Grounded: How far its world departs from everyday reality. Browse their grounded movies.
Tone · Style
naturalisticheightened

Grounded 16 · Stylized 3 · Heightened 1

Charged: How hard the emotional peaks hit while you watch. Browse their charged movies.
Feel · Intensity
gentleintense

A split, not a type: Gentle 13 · Charged 4 · Intense 3

Steady: How much it swings between very different feelings. Browse their steady movies.
Feel · Swings
steadyswings

Steady 15 · Shifting 5 · Whiplash 0

Funny: How much of the runtime is played for laughs. Browse their funny movies.
Feel · Humor
noneconstant

Straight-faced 4 · Some laughs 3 · Funny 13

Even-paced: How fast it moves from scene to scene. Browse their even-paced movies.
Demand · Pace
slowrelentless

Slow burn 9 · Even-paced 9 · Relentless 2

Casual: How much focus it asks of you — look away and lose the thread? Browse their casual movies.
Demand · Attention
casualfull focus

Casual 18 · Engaged 2 · Full focus 0

Resolved: How much is left for you to interpret. Browse their resolved movies.
Demand · Resolution
resolvedambiguous

Resolved 19 · Open-ended 1 · Ambiguous 0

Roles they play

3 analyzed roles

Usually the Ally: 2 of 3 analyzed roles.

Ally
2 of 3
Hero
1 of 3

Moods and endings

endings are an aggregate; no title is named

Dominant moods · mentions across their titles

Joyful
13
Absurd
10
Warm
8
Tense
5
Manic
3
Other
10

How their films linger

Fun14 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteFeel-good13 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteHopeful6 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteThought-provoking3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteUnsettling3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertasteBittersweet3 titles, browse their movies with this aftertaste

How their films end · 1 with a twist

  • Happy13
  • Bittersweet5
  • Ambiguous2
  • Cyclical1

AI-generated from each title's plot synopsis and cast list, with extra plot summaries, reviews and Parents Guide notes for titles the model may not know, and the model's own knowledge of the ones it recognizes. Only analyzed titles count, so this covers part of the filmography; the feel axes count films only for now.

Where can I watch John Asher's films?

As of October 24, 2026, 34 of their 42 MovieCove titles stream on a subscription or free service, most on Tubi (19).

Also on these channels

Subscription and free streaming for John Asher's titles on MovieCove; rent and buy are not counted. Titles are listed by Midcredits score, highest first, at most 12 per service; a dashed chip is a producer credit or a minor one, such as a thanks. A service opens the browse page, which counts movies only, so its number can differ.

Filmography

52 credits, 42 with a MovieCove page.

  • A Love Like This(2026)

    Director · Editor · Producer

    Midcredits score: 15th percentile of all films

  • Soundtrack(2019)

    Show 1 episode · as Jonah 'Dix' Dixon

    Midcredits score: 39th percentile of all shows

  • Jon Reep: Ginger Beard Man(2017)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 56th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • I Hate Kids(2019)

    Director · Executive Producer

    Midcredits score: 37th percentile of all films

  • The Rookie(2018)

    Show 1 episode · as Paintball Guy

    Midcredits score: 89th percentile of all shows

  • A Boy Called Po(2016)

    Director · Editor · Producer

    Midcredits score: 73rd percentile of all films

  • Theo Von: No Offense(2016)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 41st percentile of all films

  • Alonzo Bodden: Historically Incorrect(2016)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 74th percentile of all films

  • Pete Correale: Let Me Tell Ya(2015)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 67th percentile of all films (provisional, few ratings)

  • Margaret Cho: PsyCHO(2015)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 48th percentile of all films

  • Tooken(2015)

    Director · Producer · Writer

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • Grace and Frankie(2015)

    Show 1 episode · as Todd

    Midcredits score: 94th percentile of all shows

  • Ralphie May: Unruly(2015)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 18th percentile of all films

  • Jeff Dunham: All Over the Map(2014)

    Producer

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all films

  • Sebastian Maniscalco: Aren't You Embarrassed?(2014)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 95th percentile of all films

  • Drew Peterson: Untouchable(2012)

    as Neighbor Brad

    Midcredits score: 46th percentile of all films

  • Somebody Marry Me(2013)

    Director · Writer

    Midcredits score: 13th percentile of all films

  • Fred & Vinnie (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2011)

    as Mr. Basin

  • Wreckage (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2010)

    Director · Producer · as Deputy Berry

  • Rizzoli & Isles(2010)

    Show 2 episodes · as Det. O'Connell

    Midcredits score: 84th percentile of all shows

  • The Mentalist(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Doug Felner

    Midcredits score: 96th percentile of all shows

  • In Plain Sight(2008)

    Show 1 episode · as Jimmy Hart / Jimmy Woodhead

    Midcredits score: 68th percentile of all shows

  • October Road(2007)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 62nd percentile of all shows

  • Dirty Love(2005)

    Director · Producer

    Midcredits score: 10th percentile of all films

  • Ghost Whisperer(2005)

    Show 1 episode · as Charlie Hammond

    Midcredits score: 47th percentile of all shows

  • NCIS(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Fred Rinnert

    Midcredits score: 77th percentile of all shows

  • One Tree Hill(2003)

    Show 7 episodes · Director

    Midcredits score: 83rd percentile of all shows

  • Las Vegas(2003)

    Show 1 episode · as Calvin 'Doc' Haynes

    Midcredits score: 70th percentile of all shows

  • Fastlane(2002)

    Show 1 episode · as Shane

    Midcredits score: 63rd percentile of all shows

  • Playboy Mansion Parties Uncensored (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(2001)

    Actor

  • Thank Heaven(2001)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 9th percentile of all films

  • CSI: Crime Scene Investigation(2000)

    Show 1 episode · as Zack Putrid

    Midcredits score: 80th percentile of all shows

  • Space Cowboys(2000)

    as Young Jerry

    Midcredits score: 61st percentile of all films

  • Diamonds(1999)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • The Adventures of Young Indiana Jones: Spring Break Adventure (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1999)

    as Clifford

  • The New Swiss Family Robinson(1998)

    as Shane Robinson

    Midcredits score: 24th percentile of all films

  • Gun (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    Show 1 episode · as Video Rat

  • Church (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1997)

    as Poker Game Dealer

  • Kounterfeit(1996)

    Director

    Midcredits score: 8th percentile of all films

  • Double Dragon(1994)

    as Smartass Mohawk

    Midcredits score: 5th percentile of all films

  • Duckman (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1994)

    Show 1 episode · as Gary Wallace (voice)

  • Weird Science(1994)

    Show 88 episodes · as Gary Wallace

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Showdown(1993)

    as Mike

    Midcredits score: 29th percentile of all films

  • Frozen Assets(1992)

    as Bobby Murdock

    Midcredits score: 3rd percentile of all films

  • The Young Indiana Jones Chronicles (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1992)

    Show 1 episode · as Clifford

  • Step by Step(1991)

    Show 1 episode · Actor

    Midcredits score: 40th percentile of all shows

  • The Haunted(1991)

    as Joe

    Midcredits score: 54th percentile of all films

  • Beverly Hills, 90210(1990)

    Show 1 episode · as Guy in Hall

    Midcredits score: 36th percentile of all shows

  • Return to Green Acres(1990)

    as Chill

    Midcredits score: 22nd percentile of all films

  • Married... with Children(1987)

    Show 1 episode · as Bob

    Midcredits score: 87th percentile of all shows

  • Tiswas (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)(1974)

    Show 302 episodes · Actor

  • Bigfoot (not in the MovieCove catalog yet)

    Director

Career shape

Star power in the 86th percentile of 239,109 people with a billed film role, over a full career of 52 titles, 51 of them dated from 1974 to 2026; peak year 1999.

Biggest box office

Double Dragon (1994)

$2.3M worldwide

Highest rated

Sebastian Maniscalco: Aren't You Embarrassed? (2014)

Midcredits 95th

Most popular right now

Weird Science (1994)

Film career

19742026

Peak 1999 · fewer prominent film roles lately. Film roles by billing, audience size and rating; 25+ votes. A show carries a single first-air date, so shows are not on the curve.

By role

only this rolewith another role
Acting33 of 52: 32 only acting, 1 with another role · typical Midcredits score58thDirecting19 of 52: 15 only directing, 4 with another role · typical Midcredits score37thWriting1 of 52: 0 only writing, 1 with another roleProducing5 of 52: 1 only producing, 4 with another role

52 titles, 4 with more than one role — acting and directing overlap on 1 of them.

By decade

1970s1 · acting1980s1 · acting1990s16 · 14 acting · 2 crew2000s13 · 10 acting · 3 crew2010s19 · 7 acting · 13 crew2020s1 · crew

Billing

usually 10th · top billed in 0% of 8 roles

Counts from TMDB across their full career, self appearances out; a title counts in every role they held on it. The ring is the typical Midcredits score (the median percentile) of the role's titles that are on MovieCove, shown from 5 scored. Billing is TMDB cast order for roles with 25+ votes, billed in the top 30.

How do John Asher's films land?

Their typical MovieCove film has a Midcredits score in the 29th percentile, the median of all 25; across their 20 films with reception data, the typical film sits in the 24th percentile for acclaim.

Acclaim · how much people like their films

24thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Approval · how many liked their films

24thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Reach · how many have seen their films

48thpercentile
Typical film, the median of 20

Midcredits score across 42 titles, by percentile

  • 75th and up10
  • 50th to 74th10
  • 25th to 49th10
  • Below 25th12

Shape of the crowd

17 of their 42 titles are Mixed.

  • Universally Loved5
  • Divisive2
  • Cult Classic3
  • Crowd Pleaser14
  • Broadly Agreed1
  • Mixed17

Most divisive · director, writer

Somebody Marry Me (2013)

95th percentile spread · 49% rated it 4 or lower

Most loved · director

Sebastian Maniscalco: Aren't You Embarrassed? (2014)

Midcredits 95th · 84% liked

Reviewers score the acting 50/100 in their films, across 13 reviewed titles; fans 68, detractors 34. The element that speaks to their work as an actor.

Percentiles are each film's standing among all films on MovieCove; the typical film is the median, so one outlier cannot drag it. Percentiles and reviewer scores count the films IMDb credits them on, for now; the Midcredits score bands, the shape of the crowd and the two cards count their MovieCove titles, shows included (a show ranked among shows), appearances as themselves left out. A descriptor is the shape of a title's IMDb rating distribution against the catalog; "most divisive" needs a spread wider than half of all titles, and a card names only a principal credit: a craft role, and on a show a crew role or a run of episodes, never a courtesy credit or a one-off guest spot.

Is John Asher's work okay for kids?

Across a limited sample of up to 3 MovieCove titles with content scores.

Their medianMedian of all films
Sex & Nudity3 titlesmedian 46 · moderateMedian of all films: 32

Severity 0–100 from the Content Guide. Categories with under 10 votes on a title are not counted.

Who does John Asher work with?

People who share at least 2 of John Asher's MovieCove titles, grouped by what they did on them; Graham Futerfas shares the most, 7.

Actors

Composers, cinematographers and editors

Producers