Whether known as a writer, director, producer, or editor, John Asher has a natural affinity to entertain. The truth of the matter is John comes from good stock. His father, William Asher, was the original director of I Love Lucy (1951) and creator of Bewitched (1964). John himself can boast some notable accomplishments having directed his first film at 21, Kounterfeit, staring 2 time Oscar winner Hilary Swank. Soon after, he directed Diamonds (1999) for Miramax staring Kirk Douglas, Dan Aykroyd, and Lauren Bacall, wrote and directed Chick Flick, and took his movie Dirty Love to Sundance.
Branching into the television world, Asher directed the Showtime series Going to California, a show that prided itself on hiring only the top names in directing including D.J. Caruso, Peter Howitt and Greg Yaitanes.
This led him the role as a full time director on the hit series One Tree Hill.
in 2013 completed direction on "Somebody Marry Me" the first romantic comedy shot in one continuous 98-minute take with no cuts.
Now in 2016 he has finished what he calls his favorite film so far. "Po", a story of one family's journey with autism. This film is very close to Asher's heart, as his son was diagnosed with autism in 2004. John is quoted as saying " I hope this film opens peoples eyes and brings a better understanding to this global epidemic"
