John Ashton as Sgt. John Taggart in "Beverly Hills Cop" (1984). Paramount Pictures Ashton, who was born in Springfield, Massachusetts, grew up in Enfield, Connecticut.

Eddie Murphy is returning as Detective Axel Foley. In a new teaser trailer released Thursday for "Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F," Murphy appears as the titular character of the "Beverly Hills Cop ...

John Ashton, the actor known for his role as John Taggart in the "Beverly Hills Cop" film series, has died. He was 76. Ashton "passed away peacefully" on Sept. 26 in Colorado, according to an ...

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F takes a meta jab at the third installment of the series. Director Mark Molloy and producer Jerry Bruckheimer haven't seen Beverly Hills Cop 3. The film features a mix of ...

John Ashton, ‘Beverly Hills Cop’ franchise’s grumpy Detective Taggart, dies at 76 John Ashton, the actor best known for his work in the “Beverly Hills Cop” film franchise, died last week.

Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F sees the Hollywood actor reprise his role as fast-talking officer Axel Foley, 30 years on from the original film. Released on Netflix last week (July 3), the fourth ...