Jason Brooks

When Jason learnt that the role of Thomas Gates in The Pretender was to be written out of the show, he accepted a spot on the cast of Baywatch. The only problem was that Jason's last episode of The Pretender was not filmed until after filming for Baywatch had begun - this resulted in Jason having to travel back from Hawaii in order to film his final episode of The Pretender, before returning back to Hawaii to continue with his new role.

In 1994, Jason was named as one of Soap's Sexiest Men by Soap Opera Digest Magazine.

In December of 1995, Jason was featured shirtless on the cover of Playgirl Magazine.

Prior to becoming an actor, Jason studied Business Administration at the San Diego University and at the University of Arizona.

Jason appeared in the 2007 television movie You've Got a Friend playing the role of Jeff.

Jason Brooks splits his time between homes in Los Angeles and Hawaii.

In addition to his roles on television, Jason Brooks has gained roles in several films including A Carol Christmas (2003) and The Darwin Conspiracy (1999).

In his spare time Jason enjoys watching movies and playing sports.

Jason won an award at the 1995 Soap Opera Digest Awards in the category Outstanding Villain for his work on Days of Our Lives.

Jason Brooks is afraid of heights.

Jason married Corrine Olivo on February 20, 1994. Jason and Corinne have a son named Jaraden who was born on March 4, 1999 weighing 7 pounds, 13 ounces.

Jason's height is 6'1".

Jason is near-sighted and wears glasses.

Jason tested for the role of Austin in Days of Our Lives at the same time as Patrick Muldoon. The Days casting agent said he played the role a little older than they wanted. When the character of Peter came up, they hired Jason without a further audition.

His favourite children's story remains Pinocchio.

Jason's favourite animal is a cat.

Before making it as an actor, Jason and his friend, Greg Grunberg (later a star in Heroes) were the founders of Island Yogurt, a successful non-fat yogurt company.