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Jason and his wife, Naomi, were in the audience a few times in Season 4 of Dancing With the Stars, along with Jennie Garth and Tori Spelling, to support their former Beverly Hills 90210 co-star Ian Ziering.
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On July 7, 2007, Jason went on David Letterman and announed he had obtained an American citizenship.
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On July 2, 2007, Jason and his wife Naomi became the parents of their first child together, a daughter named Ava Victoria Priestly, weighing in at 7 lbs, 4 oz.
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In 1997, Jason dated Tiffani-Amber Thiessen. In 1995-1996 Jason dated Christine Elise.
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Jason's twin sister is actress Justine Priestley , who he tried to get to audition for the role of Brenda Walsh on Beverly Hills 90210. Ironically she ended up guest starring in a couple of episodes on the spin-off show Melrose Place.
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Jason Priestley's mother, who is a former ballerina, gave two command performances for the Queen of England.
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Jason was only 13 when he went on his first date.
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In 1999 Jason participated in the first Gumball 3000 rally, driving a Lotus Esprit V-8.
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Jason began his television career in 1989 in the series
Sister Kate, which also starred
Stephanie Beacham (who has appeared on
Beverly Hills, 90210 as Iris McKay - Dylan's mother).
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Jason has won a 1998 Grand-Am race at the Mid-Ohio Sports Car Course.
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Jason's favourite clothes are jeans, t-shirts and boots.
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Jason's favourite sports are Ice hockey, basketball and racing cars.
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Priestley has completed the alcohol counselling program he was ordered to attend after pleading no contest to a drunk driving charge.
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In 1999 Jason crashed his car into a pole and was arrested under suspicion of drunk driving, even though he claimed he swerved to miss a deer. He was released on $50,000 bail.
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Jason Priestley was seriously injured during a practice run at the Kentucky Speedway when his automobile crashed into a wall at nearly 180 miles per hour. He had surgery on Wednesday, August 1, 2002, only three days after his accident for his broken back and feet. He was fortunate to make a quick and full recovery.
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Jason was ranked number 11 in TV Guide's list of "TV's 25 Greatest Teen Idols" (January 23, 2005 issue).
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Jason is 5' 6" (1.68 m), putting him only one inch taller than sister, Justine.
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Jason was chosen as one of the 50 most beautiful people in the world, by People magazine, 1991.
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Jason's favourite film is A Clockwork Orange.
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Because of Jason's trademark sideburns on Beverly Hills 90210, he was unofficially credited for bringing them back into style during the 90s.
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Jason Priestley married his long-term love
Naomi Lowde in a ceremony on Paradise Island in the Bahamas on May 14, 2005. Four of his former
Beverly Hills, 90210 co-stars attended the wedding,
Ian Ziering,
Jennie Garth,
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Golden Globe nominee in 1995 for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama' for Beverly Hills 90210.
Golden Globe nominee in 1993 for 'Best Performance by an Actor in a TV-Series - Drama' for Beverly Hills 90210.
Young Artist Award nominee in 1990 for 'Best Young Actor Supporting Role in a Television Series' for Sister Kate.