John M. Asher
Asher in 2011
Born (1971-01-13) January 13, 1971
United States
Occupation(s)Actor, film director, screenwriter
Years active1990–present
Spouses
Vanessa Lee Asher
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(m. 1994; div. 1996)​
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    (m. 1999; div. 2005)​
    Children1
    Parent(s)Joyce Bulifant
    Edward Mallory (biological father)
    William Asher (adoptive father)

    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.

    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.[1] They divorced in September 2005.[2][3][4][5][6]

    Filmography

    Actor

    Director

    • 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

    • Dirty Love (2005) (as John Mallory Asher)

    Cinematographer

    • Mating Rituals 101 (2004)

    Writer

    • Tooken (2015)
    • Chick Flick (1998)

    References

    1. ↑ Silverman, Stephen M. (2007-09-18). "Jenny McCarthy Opens Up About Her Son with Autism - Jenny McCarthy". People. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
    2. ↑ Lehner, Marla (2005-08-19). "Jenny McCarthy & Husband Divorcing - Divorced, Jenny McCarthy". People. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
    3. ↑ "Jenny McCarthy files for divorce". TODAY.com. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
    4. ↑ "Movies" – via NYTimes.com.
    5. ↑ Marikar, Sheila (2010-04-08). "Jenny McCarthy and Jim Carrey: Did Depression, Autism Play a Part in Break Up? - ABC News". ABC News. Retrieved 2016-07-19.
    6. ↑ "The John Asher and Jenny McCarthy Divorce". recordssitereview.com. Retrieved October 2, 2011.
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