Jason Bradford Priestley was born in Vancouver, British Columbia. He first appeared on television in 1975, and since then has become one of the most versatile talents in the entertainment business. As a veteran both in front of and behind the camera, in Call Me Fitz, he not only stars in the lead role of Richard Fitzpatrick, but he also produces and directs the series. Priestley is best known for his role as Brandon Walsh on the hit FOX series Beverly Hills 90210, which ran from 1990 to 2000.
Twin brother of actress Justine Priestley.
Lived with Christine Elise from 1992 to 1997.
Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world.
Crashed his car into a pole. Was arrested under suspicion of drunk driving. Released on $50,000 bail. Claimed he swerved to miss a deer.
Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World.
Plays hockey.
Will drive for Kelley Racing in the new Indy Racings new Infiniti Pro Series season, beginning July, 2002. Previously, Priestley won a 1998 Grand-Am race at the Mid- Ohio Sports Car Course.
(August 11, 2002) He was seriously injured in a practice run of a car race today at the Kentucky Speedway when his automobile crashed into a wall. The car slammed into the wall at nearly 290 km/h, and as a result, he has sustained such injuries as a fractured spine, broken bones, and concussion. Doctors say he is in stable but serious condition.
(January 23, 2005) Ranked #11 in TV Guides list of "TVs 25 Greatest Teen Idols.".
Engaged to Naomi Lowde-Priestley in Spring, 2004.
Attended the same high school in Ladner, British Columbia, Canada as Will Sasso.
His favorite band is Siouxsie and the Banshees.
Narrator for Movie Central channel filmographies for various Canadian actors.
His former "Beverly Hills, 90210" co-stars Jennie Garth , Tori Spelling , Tiffani Thiessen , and Ian Ziering were among the guests at his wedding to Naomi Lowde-Priestley. [2005]
Was among the guests at Tiffani Thiessen s wedding to Brady Smith.
Jason and Naomi became the parents of a baby girl, Ava Veronica Priestley, born July 2, 2007 weighing 7 lbs, 4 oz.
A son, Dashiell Orson Priestley, was born July 9, 2009 to Jason and his wife, Naomi Lowde-Priestley.
(April 2002) Drives Car #7 for Kelly Racing in the Infiniti ProSeries, training for Indy Racing League.
(July 2007) Announced on "Late Show with David Letterman" that he became a U.S. citizen.
Son of actress Sharon Mason.
Published author.
Jaws (1975) was, and still is, an incredible, monumental film.
Not just for its time, but even today it really stands out. . That film,changed everything for all of us. I was afraid to swim in the ocean for,years after watching that. And growing up in Vancouver, I lived on the,ocean.
[on hanging out with ex-90210 cast members] No. Luke and I are the most,friendly and try to get together a couple of times a year.
[on Tru Calling] I do like playing bad guys, especially baddies like,Jack. He was a complicated guy and I really liked the interplay with he,and Tru in that show. Shame when that one got the axe.
[on his decision to star in a Masters of Horror episode] The decision,was made by the fact that Joe Dante was directing and Elliot Gould was,the co-star. . . I believe I said yes before I even read the script.
[on his departure of 90210] In retrospect, I do regret leaving.
[on leaving 90210] When I left the show, it was so anticlimactic, it,just left a bad taste in my mouth. It was the fourth episode of the,ninth season. I did the first scene of the morning - literally with,this actor who was brought in to replace me - and that was it. I hugged,the crew, picked up my box of stuff, went to my car and drove away.
[on his character Brandon Walsh] I hated him even when I was playing,him! But I feel like my life and my career moved on, and thankfully, I,never got stuck playing that guy over and over. But judging from some,of my Twitter followers, a lot of other people got stuck on him!,[on his falling out with Brad Pitt] Our careers went in such different,directions that we sort of lost touch with each other. Brad went off,and was making movies all over the world, and I was sort of stuck in,one place making a TV show.
