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Linden Ashby Biography

Birth Name:Clarence Linden Ashby

Birth Place:Atlantic Beach, Florida, United States

Profession Actor, Director

Fast Facts

  • Best known for his role as Johnny Cage in the 1995 film "Mortal Kombat․"
  • Attended Fort Lewis College and the Neighborhood Playhouse School of the Theatre
  • Appeared in the 1987 mini-series "Poor Little Rich Girl: The Barbara Hutton Story․"
  • Quote: "Take pride in your work and know that when you go home every night and your head hits the pillow, you can rest easy because you know you did the best possible job you could․"
  • Commonly acknowledged for his role as Dr․ Brett Cooper in the soap opera "Melrose Place․"
  • Recognized as a martial artist, and has studied Karate, Tae Kwon Do and Kung Fu

Awards

  • 2005Soap Opera Digest Award-Favorite Villain: nominated
  • 2017Saturn Award-Best Supporting Actor on Television: nominated
  • 2024Daytime Emmy-Outstanding Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated
  • 2025Daytime Emmy-Guest Performance in a Daytime Drama Series: nominated