John Ashley
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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. John Ashley (December 25, 1934, Kansas City, Missouri – October 3, 1997) was an actor who appeared in many films, most notably the American International Pictures' "Beach Party" films. In the 1961–1962 television season, he appeared with costar Brian Kelly on ABC's Straightaway a half-hour series about auto racing which ran on Friday evenings. Description above from the Wikipedia article John Ashley, licensed under CC-BY-SA, full list of contributors on Wikipedia
Career Statistics & Market Influence
Analyzing the cinematic journey of John Ashley reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 32 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.
Genre Dominance: Horror
The majority of John Ashley's filmography leans towards the Horror genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.
The "Box Office" Signature
With a 16% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), John Ashley remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Manila, Open City, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.
Best John Ashley Movies Ranked
Must-watch hits from John Ashley's career based on audience ratings.
Complete Filmography & Success Status
Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of John Ashley.
| Year | Movie | Character | Success | More |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Monster Invaders from Space | Stan Kenyon (archive footage) | Flop | Similar → |
| 1996 | Invisible Mom | Herbert Pringle | Flop | Similar → |
| 1977 | Sudden Death | John Shaw | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1975 | Smoke In The Wind | Whipple Mondier | Average | Similar → |
| 1974 | Savage Sisters | W. P. Billingsley | Flop | Similar → |
| 1974 | Black Mamba | Dr. Paul Morgan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1973 | Beyond Atlantis | Logan | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Woman Hunt | Tony | Flop | Similar → |
| 1972 | The Twilight People | Matt Farrell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1971 | The Beast of the Yellow Night | Joseph Langdon / Philip Rogers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1970 | Beast of Blood | Dr. Bill Foster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1969 | Mad Doctor of Blood Island | Dr. Bill Foster | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Brides of Blood | Jim Farrell | Flop | Similar → |
| 1968 | Manila, Open City | U.S. Medic | Super Hit | Similar → |
| 1967 | The Eye Creatures | Stan Kenyon | Flop | Similar → |
| 1967 | Hell on Wheels | Del Robbins | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Sergeant Deadhead | Airman Filroy | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | How to Stuff a Wild Bikini | Johnny | Flop | Similar → |
| 1965 | Young Dillinger | 'Baby Face' Nelson | Hit | Similar → |
| 1965 | Beach Blanket Bingo | Steve Gordon | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Bikini Beach | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1964 | Muscle Beach Party | Johnny | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Beach Party | Ken | Average | Similar → |
| 1963 | Hud | Hermy | Hit | Similar → |
| 1960 | High School Caesar | Matt Stevens | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Frankenstein's Daughter | Johnny Bruder | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | Hot Rod Gang | John Abernathy III | Flop | Similar → |
| 1958 | How to Make a Monster | Himself | Average | Similar → |
| 1958 | Suicide Battalion | Tommy Novello | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Zero Hour! | TV Singer | Hit | Similar → |
| 1957 | Motorcycle Gang | Nick Rogers | Flop | Similar → |
| 1957 | Dragstrip Girl | Fred Armstrong | Average | Similar → |
John Ashley - Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best movie of John Ashley?
According to audience ratings, the best movie starring John Ashley is "Manila, Open City" with a rating of 8.2/10.
How many movies has John Ashley acted in?
John Ashley has been featured in at least 32 major films throughout their career.
What are some other popular movies by John Ashley?
Other notable films include "Sudden Death", "Hud", and "Zero Hour!".