Jason Priestley

Date of Birth: August 28, 1969

Zodiac Sign: Virgo

Biography

Jason Bradford Priestley is a Canadian-American actor, director, and producer, best known for his role as Brandon Walsh on the iconic television series “Beverly Hills, 90210.” Born in Vancouver, British Columbia, Priestley began his career in television commercials and minor roles in TV shows. His breakthrough came in 1990 when he was cast in “Beverly Hills, 90210,” which made him a household name and a teen idol. Priestley continued to work in television and film, both in front of and behind the camera, expanding his career to include directing and producing. He has appeared in numerous TV shows and movies, including “Call Me Fitz,” which earned him critical acclaim and several awards.

5 Interesting Facts about Jason Priestley

1. Jason Priestley received two Golden Globe nominations for his role in “Beverly Hills, 90210.”

2. He was born in Vancouver but later became a naturalized American citizen.

3. Priestley is an avid car racing enthusiast and has participated in various motor racing events.

4. He survived a serious car crash in 2002 while racing at the Kentucky Speedway.

5. In addition to acting, Priestley has directed episodes of popular TV shows like “7th Heaven,” “The Secret Life of the American Teenager,” and “Van Helsing.”

5 Most Interesting Quotes from Jason Priestley

1. “I think the greatest gift that you can give your children is the one of imagination. Because if you can imagine things, you can do anything.”

2. “The first time you do anything, people basically say it’s luck. But if you keep doing it, then it’s skill.”

3. “I’m a big believer in fate and in the power of the universe to put things in front of you that you need to be there.”

4. “You have to be able to laugh at yourself. That’s what I tell all my friends. If you can’t laugh at yourself, life is going to seem a whole lot longer than you’d like.”

5. “Acting is a hard way to make a living, and there’s a lot of down time. But the upside is that you get to do something different every day.”

Highest Net Worth Achieved

At the peak of his career, Jason Priestley achieved a net worth estimated to be around $16 million.

Children

Jason Priestley has two children with his wife Naomi Lowde-Priestley: a daughter named Ava Veronica Priestley, born in 2007, and a son named Dashiell Orson Priestley, born in 2009.