Top 10 Interesting Facts about Jason Priestley


 

Jason Bradford Priestley.

Jason Bradford Priestley is a Canadian actor and director. He was born on 28th August 1969, in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

The mother of Jason Priestley, Sharon Kirk was an acting coach as well as an actress. His older sister, Justine Priestley is also an actress. Jason has two step-siblings, Karin and Kristi.

Jason Bradford Priestley graduated from Argyle Secondary school in North Vancouver. He is widely known as Brandon Walsh from the popular TV series Beverly Hills and many other shows.

Jason Bradford Priestley was born as a Canadian but became a naturalized American citizen in 2007. Let me take you through the 10 interesting facts about Jason Bradford Priestley:

1. Priestley was Born in a Family of Prominent TV Stars

Jason Priestley with Shannen Doherty and fans at the Governor’s Ball following the 1991 Emmy Awards. PHOTO BY: Allan Light.

The acting passion seems to be running through the family of Jason Bradford Priestley. The mother of Jason was a renowned actress as well as an acting coach.

His older sister, Justine Priestley is also a well-renowned actress. Justine Priestley has acted in several movies with the popular one being in the 90210 spin-offs Melrose Place.

She appeared in several episodes of this series in 1996. Jason Bradford Priestley is also a renowned actor.

2. Jason was Branded Teen Idol in Worldwide Famed Series

Fred_Savage,_Jason_Priestley_and_Shannen_Doherty. Photo by: Alan Light.

Priestley began his television career in early 1987 and did well in creating his brand in acting and directing.

In 1990, Jason Bradford Priestley was selected as Brandon Walsh on one of the worldwide famed series Beverly Hills, 90210.

This show was so popular across the world and earned Jason Priestley the name teen idol. He was later on nominated for two Golden Globes because of his good work on this TV show.

Other than the teen idol name, Jason Priestley directed 15 episodes of the Beverly Hills series.

3. Jason Crashed His Porsche on a Telephone Pole

Rising fast into fame, Jason Priestley had to buy some luxurious cars to match up with life in Hollywood. In 1999, Priestley had bought a Porsche which was among his favourite rides.

However, he crashed his Porsche into a telephone pole in Hollywood which led to his arrest. He was found to be driving while under influence. His licence was suspended for a year for this offence.

Other than the suspension, Jason Priestley was also ordered to complete an alcohol management program.

4. Jason Married Beautiful Model

Jason Priestley and Naomi Lowde-Priestley. Credit: Eva Rinaldi.

It did not take long for Jason Bradford Priestley to get himself a wife. On 14th May 2005, Jason met and married Naomi Lowde.

Two years later on 2nd July 2007, Jason Priestley and Naomi Lowde had their first daughter Ava Veronica. On 13th April 2009, Jason Priestley and his wife announced their expectations for the second born.

Their son, Dashiell Orson was born on 9th July 2009.

5. Priestley Holds Dual US and Canada Citizenship

Jason Bradford Priestley was born in North Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. He, later on, moved to Hollywood in Los Angeles, California, United States of America.

Jason Bradford Priestley worked on several projects while in Hollywood and the United States became his second home. On 9th July 2007, Jason Priestley revealed he had become an American several weeks ago on Late Night with Conan O鈥橞rien show.

6. Priestley鈥檚 Car Racing Hobby that got him involved in the Accident

Jason Priestley. Photo by: Eva Rinaldi.

Jason has several hobbies one of them being race car driving. In the mid-1990s, Jason rallies in his Toyota Celica All Trac ST185 during the SCCA Pro Rally Series.

He later on transitioned to circuit racing in 1996. Jason drove Ford Mustangs in various competitions. On 11th August 2002, Jason Priestley almost lost his life after he was involved in a grisly accident during practice.

While at the Kentucky Speedway, his Indy Pro Series car crashed into a wall while on a speed of 180 miles per hour. He suffered serious injuries, but he later on, recovered well.

7. Multiple Awards and Nominations Jason Got in his Career

Jason Bradford Priestley in a past event. Photo by: Eva Rinaldi.

Being one of the best actors and directors, Jason Priestley has several awards and nominations. He got his first nomination and award in 1990 for the Young Artists Award.

He was nominated for the best young actor supporting role in a TV series. In 1993, Priestley was Nominated for the Golden Globe Awards for the best performance by an Actor in a TV series, Beverly Hills, 90210.

Later in 1995, he was also nominated for the Golden Globe Awards. This was also for the best performance by an Actor on a TV series.

In 2003, Jason got Nominated for the Gemini awards. This was for the best performance or host in a variety of programs and/or series.

8. Priestley is a Big Fan of Barenaked Ladies Band

Jason also has a liking for music and his favourite band is the Barenaked Ladies. He attended several concerts of the Barenaked Ladies band in California in the mid-1990s.

Jason, later on, met with the band and revealed his desire to see them prosper. He directed their music video 鈥淭he Old Apartment鈥.

He invited them to play at the 鈥淧each Pit After Dark鈥 in the Beverly Hills series.

9. Priestley Punched American Film Producer

In 1995, Jason Priestley had an altercation with American film producer Harvey Weinstein. The controversy happened at the Golden Globes party.

Jason revealed that Harvey Weinstein had asked him to leave the party, but he held onto his arm as he was leaving. During the altercation, Jason Priestley punched Harvey Weinstein in the face which led to a scene.

This scene was caused by Harvey who escalated it because Jason Priestley never knew who he was.

10. Jason Rubbished claims Guest Actors were not to Look at Star Actors of 90210

Jessica Alba once claimed that guest actors were not supposed to look at star actors of Beverly Hills, 90210.

However, Jason Priestley rebuked this claim as he stated that it was his responsibility to make the guest stars feel welcomed.

Speaking on Kiss 92.5, Jason revealed that the cast was not aware of that claim as they wanted all Actors to be successful.

 

Jason Bradford Priestley will always be one of the favourite actors and producers who have made people love watching TV shows and movies. His legacies will always be remembered and followed.

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