Gavin O'Connor was born in 1964 in Long Island, New York, USA. He is a director and producer, known for Warrior (2011), Pride and Glory (2008) and The Accountant (2016). He has been married to Brooke Burns since June 22, 2013. He was previously married to Angela Shelton.
Growing up in San Diego, becoming an actor came naturally to Dana Ashbrook. His father is the director of the Palomar College Department of Performing Arts, and his mother is a teacher who performs in local theater. His sisters, Daphne Ashbrook and Taylor Ashbrook, are also working actresses.