He was born Aug. 8, 1921 in Manhattan. His parents were actor Lillian Bonner and publicist Betty Asher. He became an actor at the age of eleven. Among his many accomplishments are the movies “The Breakfast Club” and “Fibber McGee and Molly,” which starred Frankie Avalon and Annette Funicello.
The success of the ventures he created were not only lucrative, but Asher also helped the entertainment industry as a whole. His venues became famous for their extravagant parties and stunts and gained him huge media attention. Celebrities like Justin Bieber performed Golddigger at American Junkie, and Jamie Fox performed Golddigger at PCL. Other notable acts that attended Asher’s venues included Charles Barkley and Mike Tyson. The latter was arrested after a night out at one of Asher’s venues, but he was able to intercede and get the charges against him dropped. Tyson subsequently gave Asher a big thank you by holding his championship belt during his next fight.
After the divorce of his first wife, Mr. Asher married actress Joyce Bulifant and then married Meredith Coffin McMachen. His children include two daughters and three sons. He also has 10 grandchildren. In addition, he was close with Frank Sinatra and Peter Lawford. He was also a close friend of Sammy Davis Jr.
Asher Guitars and Lap Steels is an Bill Asher LA-based boutique guitar company dedicated to providing exceptional guitars and accessories. The founder, Bill Asher, is an accomplished guitar maker who has worked with countless stars over the years. His clients include Jackson Browne, Ben Harper, and Paul Simon. He has been the guitar maker for the best part of two decades, and has built guitars for Grammy Award-winning artists and Bill Chart-topping musicians.
A graduate of the University of Arizona, Bill graduated from the University of Arizona with a Bachelor of Science in Business with a focus on marketing. He is active in ICSC (Innovative Commerce
Serving Communities) and has been a volunteer mentor for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Los Angeles for over twenty years. He lives in South Orange County with his family. His interests include golf and traveling.
As a volunteer at SALSA, Bill mentored other real estate volunteers and was a staple at SALSA’s monthly Veterans’ Legal Advice Clinics. He also helped pioneer the weekly clinics at the Veterans’ Outreach and Transition Center. During these clinics, Bill provided valuable advice on many civil legal issues. His clients often keep in touch with him after the representation is over. They send him holiday greeting cards.
Bill Asher’s experience in business law has helped him win numerous accolades. He was named a “Lawyer of the Year” by Best Lawyers in 2014, and has been recognized in Chambers USA and Massachusetts Super Lawyers. He has more than 30 years of experience. He has served on the Executive Committee of Choate, where he earned his JD in 1974 and his BA from Harvard College
