John Asher

Born name: John Mallory
Date of Birth: January 13, 1971
Place of Birth: Los Angeles, California, United States
Occupation: Actor, film director, screenwriter
Spouse(s): Vanessa Lee Asher (m. 1994; div. 1996), Jenny McCarthy (m. 1999; div. 2005)
Children: Evan Joseph Asher
Parent(s): Joyce Bulifant
Edward Mallory (biological father)
William Asher (adoptive father)
Siblings: Bill Asher, Robert Asher, Rebecca Asher
John Mallory Asher (born 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 in Los Angeles, California 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.