Overview
Dana Ashbrook
Known For
Minor Premise
Attempting to surpass his father's legacy, a neuroscientist becomes entangled...
Framing John DeLorean
A documentary interspersed with acted scenes, this portrait of John...
The Man with the Gray Elevated Hair
Behind the scenes of TWIN PEAKS: THE RETURN, with a...
Biography
Dana Ashbrook is an American actor best known for his role as Bobby Briggs in David Lynch's television series "Twin Peaks" (1990-1991) and its revival "Twin Peaks: The Return" (2017). He was born in San Diego, California on May 24, 1967. Ashbrook began his acting career in the 1980s with small roles in television shows. His breakthrough came with "Twin Peaks," where he played the troubled teenager Bobby Briggs, a character who evolved from a rebellious high school student to a deputy sheriff in the later series. Beyond "Twin Peaks," Ashbrook has appeared in various TV shows and movies, including: "Crisis" (1995) "The Kill Point" (2007) "White Collar" "The Following" "Chicago P.D." He has maintained a steady acting career, primarily in television, though his role as Bobby Briggs remains his most recognized work.