John Ashton Biography

Fast Facts

• A graduate of the University of Southern California School of Theatre
• His stage debut came at the age of 14 in a production of "Othello" at the Hartford Stage Company in Connecticut
• Made his film debut in a supporting role in the 1973 thriller "The Psychopath․"
• Made the decision to become an actor at an early age and began taking acting lessons at 12 years old
• Won a scholarship to travel abroad in his youth and appeared in a number of stage productions throughout Europe
• Quote: "Think big, Work hard, Have a dream, and Make a Difference!!"
• A character actor known for playing gruff authority figures
• Co-hosts the "Ashton and Davis Show" on 870 ESPN radio in Northern Colorado