Jason Priestley Net Worth

How Much is Jason Priestley Worth?

“Are you Brandon girl or Dylan girl?” This question was, probably, the most popular among teen girls in early 1990s. Jason Priestley tried a lot to create the screen image of Brandon Walsh in “Beverly Hills 90210” and it gave him back. He has become popular and rich. The star has saved $12 million net worth. Although the stellar role of Brandon used to be the main source of Jason’s wealth, he was busy with other projects too.

Aside the cult series, Priestley moved his way to the big screen and participated in a number of hit films. “Love and Death on Long Island”, “Dark Side” and “Going the Distance” are among them. By the way, Jason Priestley’s after Beverly Hills acting career looks more successful than that one of his co-stars Jennie Garth and Shannen Doherty, who could boast with big screen roles.

He tried to make career of a car racer, but a number of serious injures convinced Priestley, that acting is much more suitable for him.

While his time in “Beverly Hills” the star occupied the director’s seat for a while. By the way, it was he, who directed the most popular episode of the series, when Donna Martin (Tory Spelling) loses her virginity with David Silver (Brian Austin Green).

The work in entertaining industry is not the only source of Jason’s wealth. In 1999 Priestley tried his hand as a businessman and investor. He spent the part of his net worth for construction of a hotel “Terrace Beach Resort Ucluelet” in Canada. Each year the resort place, situated not far from the beach, is full of visitors, who practice surfing or kayaking. No need to say, that it brings its owner Priestley a solid income.

To satisfy his fans’ curiosity (and to fill his pockets with cash again), Priestley released his biography “Jason Priestley: A Memoir”, where he shared behind-the-scene secrets of “Beverly-Hills”, told about the relationship with his co-stars and opened up about living with Brad Pitt (two actors were roommates). The book is sold like hot pies and it brings Jason constant passive income.

So, Jason Priestley is a real moneybag! How did he achieve that status?

Jason Priestley Bio and Career

Born Jason Bradford Priestley grew up in a family of an actress (mother) and a businessman (father). He earned his first money at the age of 4, when the cute boy was cast for the commercials. At the age of 8 Priestley won his first TV role in the series “Sister Kate”.

In 1987 Jason moved from Canada to Los Angeles, USA to pursue acting. He participated in several unsuccessful projects. But in 1990 the young actor met his big break. Jason was cast as Brandon Walsh in Aaron Spelling series about school life of rich children.

Although this work remained the brightest in Priestley’s biography, it brought him huge wages, which he spent for lavish expensive things.

House

Jason Priestley lived with his wife, son and daughter in Toluca Lake house (California). He sold it for $2 million and then bought another luxurious property for $2, 14 million. The famous actor bought a mansion in Studio City, California. Now Jason and his family members have a rest after a long day at work in a spacious building, which consists of 5 bedrooms and 6 bathrooms.

The actor’s house is decorated mostly in white and beige colors. It is full of modern furniture. Priestley has a home theater room too. Probably, he re-watches “Beverly Hills” series from time to time there.

Jason Priestley has a special attitude towards driving. The actor was arrested for driving under influence several times and was involved into serious car accidents. Nevertheless vehicles remain his weak point. He started his career as a car racer, being behind Toyota Celica All-Trac wheel.

One of Priestley’s favorite car models is 1995 Ford Mustang Cobra R.

Currently he avoids riding at a high speed.

Thus Jason Priestley spends the money he has earned due to his talent and charisma.