Who is President Benjamin Asher in Olympus Has Fallen?

The US President targeted by terrorists, relies on Banning for survival.

Who plays President Benjamin Asher in Olympus Has Fallen?

President Benjamin Asher is played by Aaron Eckhart.

President Benjamin Asher's abilities include executive command, diplomacy, public speaking, policy formulation, crisis leadership.

President Benjamin Asher has 5 mapped relationships in Olympus Has Fallen. Explore the interactive relationship map for details.

Alignment: Hero
Species: Human
Abilities: Executive command, Diplomacy, Public speaking, Policy formulation, Crisis leadership

President Benjamin Asher — Professional Teammate — Mike Banning (Gerard Butler)
Elite agent and president share a loyal professional and personal bond.
President Benjamin Asher — Power Hostage & Captor — Kang (Rick Yune)
President held captive by terrorist leader demanding nuclear access.
President Benjamin Asher — Family Father & Son — Connor (Finley Jacobsen)
President's son used as leverage by the enemy.
President Benjamin Asher — Professional Director & Agent — Lynne Jacobs (Angela Bassett)
President maintains vital contact with security director.
President Benjamin Asher — Power President & Vice President — Vice President Charlie Rodriguez (Phil Austin)
Vice president assumes national command and becomes a target.