Dana Ashbrook: Movies & Box Office
- films
- 29
- on screen
- 1988–2021
- box office
- $52.3M
- average score
- 76
- Born
- May 24, 1967 (age 59)
- Birthplace
- San Diego, California, U.S.
- Full name
- Dana Vernon Ashbrook
- Citizenship
- American
- Occupations
- Actor
- Years active
- 1978-present
- Spouses
- Kate Rogal
The Best Dana Ashbrook Movies
The films of Dana Ashbrook that made the most at the worldwide box office, biggest first: Ghost Dad (1990) leads with $25.4M. The full ranking adds the most awarded films and the newest releases.
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Worldwide box office: $25.4M Ghost Dad 1990 · Family -
Worldwide box office: $12.1M She's Out of Control 1989 · Comedy -
Worldwide box office: $9.21M Return of the Living Dead II 1988 · Sci-Fi -
Worldwide box office: $808K Waxwork 1988 · Horror -
Worldwide box office: $220K Getting Grace 2018 · Drama -
Worldwide box office: $146K Framing John DeLorean 2019 · Biography
Dana Ashbrook's Career in Numbers
Dana Ashbrook's films in numbers — as an actor, not counting appearances as themselves: when they were made, the genres Dana Ashbrook works in most and the milestones along the way. The filmography runs from Waxwork (1988) to Slugfest (2021), and the 2010s were the busiest decade.
Dana Ashbrook Movies by Decade
- 1980s 6
- 1990s 6
- 2000s 3
- 2010s 9
- 2020s 2
The 2010s were Dana Ashbrook's busiest decade, with 9 films.
Dana Ashbrook Movies by Genre
- Comedy 6
- Sci-Fi 5
- Drama 2
- Horror 2
- Crime 2
- Thriller 2
- Documentary 1
- Romance 1
- Biography 1
- Mystery 1
Comedy is the genre Dana Ashbrook has worked in most, with 6 films, ahead of sci-fi (5).
Dana Ashbrook Career Milestones
- First film
- Waxwork 1988
- Biggest box office hit
- Ghost Dad $25.4M worldwide
- Best-rated film
- Getting Grace Movie Echo Score 85
- Newest film
- Slugfest 2021
Dana Ashbrook Filmography: Every Movie
Every film Dana Ashbrook is credited on, newest first, with the role, the box office and the Movie Echo Score. Rated films average a score of 76. Re-order the list to see the best-rated films or the biggest hits first.
Dana Ashbrook Movies as an Actor
26- 2021
Slugfest Documentary - 2020
Minor Premise as Malcolm Blume · Sci-Fi Movie Echo Score: 76 - 2019
Ice Cream in the Cupboard as Pat · Romance - 2019 Framing John DeLorean as Ben Tisa · Biography Worldwide box office: $146K Movie Echo Score: 67
- 2018 Getting Grace as Ron Christopher · Drama Worldwide box office: $220K Movie Echo Score: 85
- 2017
Restraint as Jeff Burroughs · Horror - 2017
Twin Peaks: The Return as Deputy Bobby Briggs · Crime - 2016
Hitler’s Folly as Josh · Comedy - 2015
The Opposite Sex as Gary · Comedy Worldwide box office: $50.2K - 2014
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as Bobby Briggs · Mystery - 2012
The Aggression Scale as Lloyd · Action - 2002
Python 2 as Dwight Stoddard · Sci-Fi - 2002
Angels Don’t Sleep Here as Michael / Jessie Daniels · Thriller - 2001
New Alcatraz as Kelly Mitich · Sci-Fi - 1995
W.E.I.R.D. World as Dylan Bledsoe · Sci-Fi - 1995
Comfortably Numb as William Best · Drama - 1994
The Coriolis Effect as Ray - 1992
Bonnie & Clyde: The True Story as Clyde Barrow · Crime - 1990
The Willies as Tough Dude · Comedy - 1990 Ghost Dad as Tony Ricker · Family Worldwide box office: $25.4M
- 1989
Twin Peaks as Bobby Briggs · Thriller - 1989
Sundown: The Vampire in Retreat as Jack · Comedy - 1989
Girlfriend from Hell as Chaser · Comedy - 1989 She's Out of Control Comedy Worldwide box office: $12.1M
- 1988 Waxwork Horror Worldwide box office: $808K
- 1988 Return of the Living Dead II Sci-Fi Worldwide box office: $9.21M
Who Is Dana Ashbrook?
Dana Ashbrook was born in San Diego, California, U.S. in 1967 and is 59 years old. Credited on films since 1988, as an actor. The background, training and the roles that shaped the career.
Dana Vernon Ashbrook (born May 24, 1967) is an American actor, acclaimed for his portrayal of Bobby Briggs on the television series Twin Peaks (1990–1991, 2017) and the 1992 prequel film Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me. Born and raised in San Diego, California, Dana grew up in a family deeply associated with drama and acting. His father was a director of the Palomar College drama department and his sister is also in the acting profession. He kick started his career with an uncredited role in an Attack of the Killer Tomatoes in 1978, before starring in various successful roles in TV series and films. Additionally, Ashbrook played Gary McDermott on the short-lived television series Crisis Center and portrayed Seth in the film Interstate 5. He was also seen in television series like The Outer Limits, Dawson's Creek, Crash, and Law & Order: Special Victims Unit. In 2017, Ashbrook got the opportunity to reprise his role as Bobby Briggs in the revival series Twin Peaks: The Return. His career has been rich and varied, making him a truly notable figure in the world of acting.
Who Dana Ashbrook Makes Movies With
The actors and directors Dana Ashbrook shares the most films with. Ray Wise comes first, with 6 films together, followed by David Lynch (5).
Dana Ashbrook: Questions & Answers
How many movies Dana Ashbrook has made, the biggest hit, the best-rated film, the award record and more, answered from the filmography above.
How many movies has Dana Ashbrook been in?
Dana Ashbrook is credited on 29 films, from 1988 to 2021. The filmography on this page lists every one of them, newest first, with the role and the Movie Echo Score.
What is Dana Ashbrook's highest-grossing movie?
Ghost Dad (1990) is Dana Ashbrook's biggest box office hit, with $25.4M worldwide, ahead of She's Out of Control (1989) ($12.1M). Across every film with box office figures, Dana Ashbrook's movies have made $52.3M.
Dana Ashbrook's biggest hits What is the best Dana Ashbrook movie?
By the Movie Echo Score, which blends critic reviews, audience ratings and lasting impact, Dana Ashbrook's best-rated film is Getting Grace (2018) with a score of 85, followed by Minor Premise (2020) (76).
Best Dana Ashbrook movies, ranked How old is Dana Ashbrook?
Dana Ashbrook is 59 years old, born on May 24, 1967 in San Diego, California, U.S..
What is Dana Ashbrook's newest movie?
The most recent film on Dana Ashbrook's filmography is Slugfest (2021).
Who does Dana Ashbrook work with most often?
Dana Ashbrook shares the most films with Ray Wise (6 films), David Lynch (5 films) and Kyle MacLachlan (5 films).
The Best Dana Ashbrook Movies, Ranked
Top rated, most awarded and biggest box office hits from 29 credits.
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