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Jason Priestley is a Canadian-American actor and director

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BirthdayAugust 28, 1969
NationalityCanadian, American
FamousFilm & Theater Personalities, Actors, Directors
SpousesNaomi Lowde-Priestley (m. 2005), Ashlee Petersen (m. 1999–2000)
SiblingsJustine Priestley
Known asJason Bradford Priestley
ChildrensAva Veronica Priestley, Dashiell Orson Priestley
Universities
  • Argyle Secondary School
Birth PlaceVancouver, Canada
Born CountryCanada
Height173
GenderMale
FatherLorne Priestley
MotherSharon Kirk
Net Worth$23 million
Sun SignVirgo
Born inVancouver, Canada
Famous asActor, Director
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Who is Jason Priestley?

Jason Bradford Priestley is a Canadian-American actor and director who has appeared in several television and film projects. He started his career as a child artist in TV commercials before moving on to TV programs. He has acted in a number of television shows and is best recognized as Brandon Walsh in the TV series ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’ and as Richard "Fitz" Fitzpatrick in the series ‘Call Me Fitz’. Priestley is also known for appearing in other television programs including ‘Teen Angel’, ‘Sister Kate’, ‘Tru Calling’, ‘Love Monkey’, ‘Side Order of Life’, ‘Haven’, ‘Raising Expectations’ and ‘Private Eyes’. He has also worked on big screen in movies, such as ‘Love and Death on Long Island’, ‘Eye of the Beholder’, ‘Double Down’, ‘The Fourth Angel’, ‘Going the Distance’ and ‘Enter the Dangerous Mind’, to name a few. As a director, he has directed 15 episodes of ‘Beverly Hills, 90210,’ five of ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’ and four of ‘Working the Engels’ among several others. Priestley, whose favourite activities include race car driving, has also participated in many racing events till date. The actor cum director is a huge fan of the Canadian rock band Barenaked Ladies and has supported the band several times. Very few people known that the multi-talented Priestley is a published author as well!

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Childhood & Early Life

Jason Priestley was born as Jason Bradford Priestley on August 28, 1969 in British Columbia, Canada. He is the son of Canadian actress Sharon Kirk. He has a twin sister named Justine Priestley who is an actress. Priestley also has two step-siblings: Kristi and Karin.

He attended Argyle Secondary School and later on enrolled in a high school located in Ladner, British Columbia.

Career

Jason Priestley began his television career doing advertisements for companies such as Fletcher's Meats. He then appeared in an episode of the series ‘Airwolf’ as well as two episodes of ‘Jump Street’.

He starred as Buzz Gunderson in the teen fantasy drama series ‘Teen Angel´ in 1989. The same year, he played Todd Mahaffey in the sitcom ‘Sister Kate’.

Then in 1990, the actor portrayed the character of Brandon Walsh in the series ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’. He also directed 15 of the series’ episodes. Two years later, he hosted an episode of ‘Saturday Night Live’. The same year, he had a voice role in ‘Eek! The Cat.’

Soon after this, Priestley appeared in the movies ‘Calendar Girl’ and ‘Tombstone’. He then acted in the TV movie ‘Choices of the Heart: The Margaret Sanger Story’.

In 1997, the Canadian-American star served as a voice artist for the television movie ‘Vanishing Point’. The following year, he had another voice role in ‘Superman: The Animated Series’.

Jason Priestley then got featured in the films ‘Dill Scallion’ and ‘Eye of the Beholder’ in 1999. A year later, he lent his voice to the character of Lion in the flick ‘Lion of Oz’.

After this, he had movie roles in ‘Double Down’, ‘The Fourth Angel’, ‘Cherish’, ‘Cover Story’, ‘Time of the Wolf’ and ‘Die, Mommie, Die’.

In the year 2004, the actor cum director hosted the documentary ‘Rides’ and appeared in the TV movies ‘I Want to Marry Ryan Banks’ and ‘Sleep Murder’. Priestley was also cast as Jack Harper in the series ‘Tru Calling’ the same year.

He then starred in the comedy-drama flick ‘Hot Tamale’ in 2006. That year, he also acted in the drama ‘Love Monkey’ as well as in the TV miniseries ‘Above and Beyond’.

Priestley was then cast as Ian Denison for the series ‘Side Order of Life’ in 2007. After this, he did the television movies ‘A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride’ and ‘Expecting a Miracle’.

In 2010, he had a recurring role in the drama ‘Haven’ as well as a lead role in the series ‘Call Me Fitz’. Three years later, the actor played Dr. Dubrow in the psychological-thriller film ‘Enter the Dangerous Mind’.

In 2015, Priestley appeared in the live action/animated flick ‘Zoom’. The following year, he was offered the lead roles in the series ‘Raising Expectations’ and ‘Private Eyes’.

Major Works

From the early to mid-1990s, Jason Priestley, as a race car driver, rallied a Toyota Celica All-Trac in SCCA Pro Rally Series. He later on drove Ford Mustangs in other competitions, such as IMSA GTS, USRRC GT1, and Motorola Cup competition.

In 1997, Jason Priestley directed the documentary film ‘Barenaked in America’. Three years later, he appeared in the TV movies ‘Common Ground’, ‘Homicide: The Movie’ and ‘Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye’.

In 2001, he appeared in a cameo role in Britney Spears’ music video for the soundtrack ‘Boys’. A year later, he acted as Santa Dude in the TV special ‘The True Meaning of Christmas Specials’.

The Canadian-American director directed the TV series ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’ in 2008. The drama series became a hit among the female and teenage viewers. The series had been nominated for several Teen Choice Awards.

Awards & Achievements

Jason Priestley has been nominated for multiple awards in his career including Gemini Awards and Young Artist Awards. He was nominated twice for the Golden Globe Awards for his performance in ‘Beverly Hills, 90210.’

In August 2016, the Canadian-American actor/director was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.

Personal Life

From 1992 to 1997, Jason Priestley was in a live-in relationship with actress Christine Elise.

On May 14, 2005, the actor got married to make-up artist Naomi Lowde. Two years later, the couple had their daughter, Ava Veronica. On July 9, 2009, Lowde gave birth to their second child, a son who was later named Dashiell Orson.

In 2007, Priestley received his American citizenship.

Trivia

In 1999 he participated in first Gumball 3000 rally in which he drove a Lotus Esprit V-8.

He was one of the owners of FAZZT Race Team. The car that competed in the 2010 IndyCar Series was bought out by Sam Schmidt Motorsports in 2011.

Other than race-driving, Priestley likes hockey.

In May 2014, he came out his autobiography, namely, ‘Jason Priestley: A Memoir’.

Priestley studied at the same high school in British Columbia as Will Sasso.

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Jason Priestley biography timelines

  • // 28th Aug 1969
    Jason Priestley was born as Jason Bradford Priestley on August 28, 1969 in British Columbia, Canada. He is the son of Canadian actress Sharon Kirk. He has a twin sister named Justine Priestley who is an actress. Priestley also has two step-siblings: Kristi and Karin.
  • // 1989
    He starred as Buzz Gunderson in the teen fantasy drama series ‘Teen Angel´ in 1989. The same year, he played Todd Mahaffey in the sitcom ‘Sister Kate’.
  • // 1990
    Then in 1990, the actor portrayed the character of Brandon Walsh in the series ‘Beverly Hills, 90210’. He also directed 15 of the series’ episodes. Two years later, he hosted an episode of ‘Saturday Night Live’. The same year, he had a voice role in ‘Eek! The Cat.’
  • // 1992 To 1997
    From 1992 to 1997, Jason Priestley was in a live-in relationship with actress Christine Elise.
  • // 1997
    In 1997, the Canadian-American star served as a voice artist for the television movie ‘Vanishing Point’. The following year, he had another voice role in ‘Superman: The Animated Series’.
  • // 1997
    In 1997, Jason Priestley directed the documentary film ‘Barenaked in America’. Three years later, he appeared in the TV movies ‘Common Ground’, ‘Homicide: The Movie’ and ‘Kiss Tomorrow Goodbye’.
  • // 1999
    Jason Priestley then got featured in the films ‘Dill Scallion’ and ‘Eye of the Beholder’ in 1999. A year later, he lent his voice to the character of Lion in the flick ‘Lion of Oz’.
  • // 1999
    In 1999 he participated in first Gumball 3000 rally in which he drove a Lotus Esprit V-8.
  • // 2001
    In 2001, he appeared in a cameo role in Britney Spears’ music video for the soundtrack ‘Boys’. A year later, he acted as Santa Dude in the TV special ‘The True Meaning of Christmas Specials’.
  • // 2004
    In the year 2004, the actor cum director hosted the documentary ‘Rides’ and appeared in the TV movies ‘I Want to Marry Ryan Banks’ and ‘Sleep Murder’. Priestley was also cast as Jack Harper in the series ‘Tru Calling’ the same year.
  • // 14th May 2005 To 9th Jul 2009
    On May 14, 2005, the actor got married to make-up artist Naomi Lowde. Two years later, the couple had their daughter, Ava Veronica. On July 9, 2009, Lowde gave birth to their second child, a son who was later named Dashiell Orson.
  • // 2006
    He then starred in the comedy-drama flick ‘Hot Tamale’ in 2006. That year, he also acted in the drama ‘Love Monkey’ as well as in the TV miniseries ‘Above and Beyond’.
  • // 2007
    Priestley was then cast as Ian Denison for the series ‘Side Order of Life’ in 2007. After this, he did the television movies ‘A Very Merry Daughter of the Bride’ and ‘Expecting a Miracle’.
  • // 2007
    In 2007, Priestley received his American citizenship.
  • // 2008
    The Canadian-American director directed the TV series ‘The Secret Life of the American Teenager’ in 2008. The drama series became a hit among the female and teenage viewers. The series had been nominated for several Teen Choice Awards.
  • // 2010
    In 2010, he had a recurring role in the drama ‘Haven’ as well as a lead role in the series ‘Call Me Fitz’. Three years later, the actor played Dr. Dubrow in the psychological-thriller film ‘Enter the Dangerous Mind’.
  • // 2010 To 2011
    He was one of the owners of FAZZT Race Team. The car that competed in the 2010 IndyCar Series was bought out by Sam Schmidt Motorsports in 2011.
  • // May 2014
    In May 2014, he came out his autobiography, namely, ‘Jason Priestley: A Memoir’.
  • // 2015
    In 2015, Priestley appeared in the live action/animated flick ‘Zoom’. The following year, he was offered the lead roles in the series ‘Raising Expectations’ and ‘Private Eyes’.
  • // Aug 2016
    In August 2016, the Canadian-American actor/director was inducted into Canada's Walk of Fame.

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Jason Priestley's FAQ

  • What is Jason Priestley birthday?

    Jason Priestley was born at 1969-08-28

  • Where is Jason Priestley's birth place?

    Jason Priestley was born in Vancouver, Canada

  • What is Jason Priestley nationalities?

    Jason Priestley's nationalities is Canadian, American

  • Who is Jason Priestley spouses?

    Jason Priestley's spouses is Naomi Lowde-Priestley (m. 2005), Ashlee Petersen (m. 1999–2000)

  • Who is Jason Priestley siblings?

    Jason Priestley's siblings is Justine Priestley

  • Who is Jason Priestley childrens?

    Jason Priestley's childrens is Ava Veronica Priestley, Dashiell Orson Priestley

  • What was Jason Priestley universities?

    Jason Priestley studied at Argyle Secondary School

  • How tall is Jason Priestley?

    Jason Priestley's height is 173

  • Who is Jason Priestley's father?

    Jason Priestley's father is Lorne Priestley

  • Who is Jason Priestley's mother?

    Jason Priestley's mother is Sharon Kirk

  • What is Jason Priestley's sun sign?

    Jason Priestley is Virgo

  • How famous is Jason Priestley?

    Jason Priestley is famouse as Actor, Director

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    Jason Priestley's twitter is https://twitter.com/jason_priestley