Biography
Dana Vernon 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.
Filmography
Cast Credits

Frankenbabes from Beyond the Grave!
Character: Rev Timothy Vane
MOVIE • 2025

I Know Catherine, the Log Lady
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2025

High Potential
Character: Morris Jardine
TV • 2024

Please Baby Please
Character: Cal
MOVIE • 2022

Slugfest
Character:
TV • 2021

kid 90
Character: Self (archive footage)
MOVIE • 2021

Minor Premise
Character: Malcolm
MOVIE • 2020

Ice Cream in the Cupboard
Character: Pat
MOVIE • 2019

Framing John DeLorean
Character: Ben Tisa
MOVIE • 2019

Insatiable
Character: Gordy Greer
TV • 2018

Getting Grace
Character: Ron Christopher
MOVIE • 2018

The Resident
Character: Kevin Fell
TV • 2018

Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2017

The Man with the Gray Elevated Hair
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2017

Bad Binoculars
Character: Self
MOVIE • 2017

Restraint
Character: Jeff Burroughs
MOVIE • 2017

Kensho at the Bedfellow
Character: Scott
MOVIE • 2017

Hitler's Folly
Character: Josh
MOVIE • 2016

Rosewood
Character: Jeff Groves
TV • 2015

The Opposite Sex
Character: Gary
MOVIE • 2015