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. They divorced in September 2005.
Filmography
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, 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 Hunted (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 (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)