Trivia

Revealed in a 2017 interview that he punched Harvey Weinstein in the face. He explained on Twitter that Weinstein had asked him to leave a Golden Globes party hosted by Miramax, the studio Weinstein co-founded. As Priestley prepared to exit, a "heated" argument ensued over whether Weinstein had actually asked Priestley to depart. The studio honcho grabbed Priestley's arm and was squeezing it as he suggested they go outside "and talk about this," Priestley wrote.

Lived with Christine Elise from 1992 to 1997.

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. (1999)

(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.

Jason and Naomi became the parents of a baby girl, Ava Veronica Priestley, born July 2, 2007 weighing 7 lbs, 4 oz.

Moved with his family from Los Angeles to Nashville, Tennessee. (2020)

Narrator for Movie Central channel filmographies for various Canadian actors.

Drives Car #7 for Kelly Racing in the Infiniti ProSeries, training for Indy Racing League. (April 2002)

Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the world. (1991)

His former Beverly Hills (1990) co-stars Jennie Garth, Tori Spelling, Tiffani Thiessen, and Ian Ziering were among the guests at his wedding to Naomi Lowde-Priestley. [2005]

His favorite band is Siouxsie and the Banshees.

Announced on Late Show with David Letterman (1993) that he became a U.S. citizen. (July 2007)

In the 1980's he shared an apartment with Brad Pitt. Nowadays, they always have a good time when they bump into each other.

Was among the guests at Tiffani Thiessen's wedding to Brady Smith.

Plays hockey.

He is a big fan of the band Barenaked Ladies.

A son, Dashiell Orson Priestley, was born July 9, 2009 to Jason and his wife, Naomi Lowde-Priestley.

Engaged to Naomi Lowde-Priestley in Spring, 2004.

Attended the same high school in Ladner, British Columbia, Canada as Will Sasso.

Chosen by People magazine as one of the 50 Most Beautiful People in the World. (1992)

Will drive for Kelley Racing in the new Indy Racing's new Infiniti Pro Series season, beginning July, 2002. Previously, Priestley won a 1998 Grand-Am race at the Mid- Ohio Sports Car Course.

(January 23, 2005) Ranked #11 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols.".

He was considered for the role of Johnny Rico in Starship Troopers (1997).

Published author.

Born on the same date as Jack Black.