Dana Ashbrook
Born
May 24, 1967 (58 years old)
Known For
Acting
Place of Birth
San Diego, California, USA
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.
Known For

Frankenbabes From Beyond The Grave!
Father Timothy Vanes
2025

I Know Catherine, the Log Lady
Self
2025

High Potential
Morris Jardine · (1 episode)
2024

Please Baby Please
Cal
2022

Slugfest
(10 episodes)
2021

kid 90
Self (archive footage)
2021

Minor Premise
Malcolm
2020

Ice Cream in the Cupboard
Pat
2019

Framing John DeLorean
Ben Tisa
2019

Insatiable
Gordy Greer · (2 episodes)
2018

Getting Grace
Ron Christopher
2018

The Resident
Kevin Fell · (1 episode)
2018

Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
Self
2017

The Man with the Gray Elevated Hair
Self
2017

Bad Binoculars
Self
2017

Restraint
Jeff Burroughs
2017

Kensho at the Bedfellow
Scott
2017

Hitler's Folly
Josh
2016

Rosewood
Jeff Groves · (1 episode)
2015

The Opposite Sex
Gary
2015

Late Phases
Westmark
2014

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Bobby Briggs
2014

The Aggression Scale
Lloyd
2012

Blue Bloods
Tommy Banks · (1 episode)
2010

White Collar
Thomas Carlisle · (1 episode)
2009

Crash
Jimmy · (13 episodes)
2008

The Kill Point
(3 episodes)
2007

Head Case
Self · (1 episode)
2007

Psych
Bob Barker · (1 episode)
2006

Psych
Jackson Hale · (1 episode)
2006

Deadwood
Hearst Goon · (1 episode)
2004

Python 2
Dwight Stoddard
2002

Angels Don't Sleep Here
Michael / Jessie Daniels
2002

The Last Place on Earth
Rob Baskin
2002
Postcards From The Cast
Self
2001

New Alcatraz
Kelly Mitich
2001

Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Self
2001

The Division
Carl · (1 episode)
2001
Puzzled
Ryan
2001

Jack & Jill
(1 episode)
1999

Law & Order: Special Victims Unit
Paddy Kendall · (1 episode)
1999

Blink of an Eye
Mikey
1999

Charmed
T.J. · (1 episode)
1998

Kisses in the Dark
Ray (The Coriolis Effect)
1998

Dawson's Creek
(6 episodes)
1998

Dawson's Creek
Rich Rinaldi · (3 episodes)
1998
Crisis Center
Gary McDermott · (6 episodes)
1997

The Pretender
Cam Larsen · (1 episode)
1996

Cityscrapes: Los Angeles
Hipster
1996

W.E.I.R.D. World
Dylan Bledsoe
1995

The Single Guy
Keith · (1 episode)
1995

The Outer Limits
Cain · (1 episode)
1995

Comfortably Numb
William Best
1995
The Coriolis Effect
Ray
1994

Desperate Journey: The Allison Wilcox Story
Marc
1993

Bonnie & Clyde: The True Story
Clyde Barrow
1992

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Bobby Briggs
1992

Jack's Place
(1 episode)
1992

The Willies
Tough Dude
1990

Ghost Dad
Tony Ricker
1990

Twin Peaks
Bobby Briggs · (37 episodes)
1990

Twin Peaks
Bobby Briggs
1989

Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat
Jack
1989

Girlfriend from Hell
Chaser
1989

She's Out of Control
Joey
1989

Waxwork
Tony
1988

Return of the Living Dead Part II
Tom Essex
1988

Just A Regular Kid: An AIDS Story
Brian
1987

21 Jump Street
Mark Stevens · (1 episode)
1987

Cagney & Lacey
(1 episode)
1982

Knots Landing
Teen · (2 episodes)
1979

Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!
Boy on Boat (Uncredited)
1978