Jason Priestley

Jason Priestley is a Canadian-American actor, director, and producer best known for playing Brandon Walsh on *Beverly Hills, 90210*.

Jason Priestley is a Canadian-American actor, director, and producer best known for playing Brandon Walsh on *Beverly Hills, 90210*. Born in Vancouver in 1969, he later built a career in television and film, including acting and directing work on Canadian productions such as *Call Me Fitz* and *Private Eyes*. Priestley was inducted into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2016.

Early life and career

Priestley was born in Vancouver, British Columbia, in 1969. He began acting as a child in commercials before moving into television roles. Early credits included appearances in series such as *21 Jump Street*, *MacGyver*, *Quantum Leap*, and *Sister Kate*.

Breakthrough with *Beverly Hills, 90210*

Priestley rose to international fame playing Brandon Walsh on *Beverly Hills, 90210*, which became his signature role. The series made him one of the best-known television actors of the 1990s.

Later acting and directing work

After *Beverly Hills, 90210*, Priestley continued acting in film and television while also directing and producing. His later work included *Call Me Fitz*, *Private Eyes*, and the feature film *Cas & Dylan*.

Recognition and personal life

Priestley received recognition from Canadian entertainment institutions, including induction into Canada’s Walk of Fame in 2016. He married Naomi Lowde-Priestley in 2005 and has two children.