JEJ
Back to your becoming so recognizable so fast. At what oint was it that every time you would go out people were like "Hey, there is Jason Priestley"?
JP
Probably around the second season.
JEF
Did fame freak you out at first?
JP
Yeah, as an actor, you never assume that you are going to obtain that type os stardom. You never have the audacity to think you are going to be the flavor of the month. So when it happens, it is confusing, it is scary, it is shocking, but it also in a way, validates what you've been doing as an actor. So you grow to appreciate it, enjoy it. It can be a strange experience. I am sure that you go through it.
JEJ
Yes, sometimes I have been recognized by 2 or 4 people.
JP
At one time?
JEJ
No, in a year's time.
You got into directing episodes of Beverly Hills 90210. Did you have to kiss Aaron Spellings' ass to get that gig?
JP
This kissing ass seems to be a theme on your show, but yes, yes, I did.
JEJ
Thanks for being so honest.
JP
I had to make a case for it. He gave me one episode to direct and they were thinking oh he'll do this one and he will shut up, but I did two the next year and then I started directing about 5 a year.
JEJ
I think that the lesson learned is that if you are going to kiss ass in Hollywood ... make it Aaron Spelling's ass.
JP
Yes, kiss Aaron Spelling's ass, no question.
JEJ
You directed the Bare Naked Ladies documentary. How did that come to be?
JP
I have always been a big fan and I always end up on the road with them and I thought with all the hysterical things that go on in the tour bus, someone should make a movie out of this. So, I thought, well why don't I do it.
JEJ
Love & Death On Long Island ... Is that kind of role an actors dream? I loved the film, but it was a bit on the creepy side.
![Beverly Hills 90210: Graduation [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/51WMYZ7JNJL._SL120_.jpg)
![Cold Blooded - (aka "Coldblooded") [VHS]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/512514JRBYL._SL120_.jpg)
Article comments
1 - Kurt Nordstrom
Yeah, y'know, I don't think I ever wanna find myself discussing another man's package with him.
2 - Donna
I think Jason is so cool. Loved his answers.
3 - Eric Olsen
BTW, dude looks old fat and beaten about he face and head on the show. What's the deal?
4 - Cal2
What show are you talking about?
5 - sydney
I think the guy’s kind of weird, but sort of cool.
He's got this weird badass streak in him that comes across as calculated but at the same time he's funny enough to make it come off.
Also, his anxiety attacks and mental breakdowns have added to his intrigue. I've heard stories of him telling television crews to go fuck themselves etc. Personally, I like teen idols best when there being really crass.
6 - Donna
I didn't know that Jason was like that. I always heard that he was great to the crew. Where did you hear that he tells them to fuck themselves?
7 - dima
please help me kontact with jason priestley
8 - Graciete Costa
I love jason I'm brazilian I'M FROM GOIÂNIA AND I LOVE UNITEDE STATES BUT I DON´T KNOW THE COUNTRY EU AMO JASON BEIJOS IT'S A WONDERFUL ACTOR KISSES FOR YOU JASON
9 - Graciete Costa
I LOVE THE UNITED States of america eu amo jason it's beuatiful country i love jason prisley
10 - Eric Berlin
I'm sure Jason would appreciate it and have no doubt that he loves and admires the people of Brazil.
11 - maggy
hello..... mmm I love jason priestley!!!!!!!!!!!! but i didn´t see a lot infortmation about his.....
plase more information.....
12 - priestleysgirl
hey, i love jason, he is the greatest ever. if anyone is interested in information and lots and lots of pictures of him, go to my site
www.jasonpriestleyphotofansite.com
i'm sure you'll see pictures and screencaps you've never seen before.
check it out and leave acomment in the guestbook, let me know what you think of it.
13 - Bob A. Booey
Olsen, I think he had some near-fatal car accident or something that made him look a bit off for a while. He's had some weird health complications.
Jack E. Jett is a shock jock.
That is all.
14 - Donna
Yea he did have a bad accident. He actually stopped breathing. But, than the paramedics got his heart beating again.
15 - CATIA FIGUEIREDO
IN MY OPINION JASON IS A GREAT ACTOR AND I REALLY LOVED HIM IN BEVERLY HILLS 90210. COULD YOU ASK HIM AT NEXT TIME WHEN I WILL SEE HIM AT RIO DE JANEIRO? MY DREAM IS MEET JASON BECAUSE I DON´T MISS ANY PROGRAM THAT HE DO.
THANKS FOR THIS OPORTUNITY.
CATIA FIGUEIREDO
RIO DE JANEIRO - RJ
16 - ginuzzella
I love Jason forever ... it is a life that I tell! and I don't change mind. Jason Priestley thank you for existing!!!
17 - Silas Kain
Jason's an awesome guy and blessed with an incredible package. I'm jealous that JEJ got to talk about it! His role in Die Mommie Die! was brilliant and he was wonderful in Love and Death on Long Island. He's a class act all the way around.
18 - Phoebe
Jason Priestly ROCKS! He is absolutely gourgeous!!!!!!
19 - JasonPriestleyBabe!!
Hi!!
I'm a fan of Jason Priestley, and of course 90210!!
The intrview was great, I wish it was me who intrviewed him, that would be the greatest day in my life!!
All the Love and Care to Jason Priestley!!
Please help me: I admin a Jason Priestley Lovers Forum, please support Jason and (of course me) and register, THANKS!!
20 - David
JP is HOT!!!
JP is CANADIAN!!!
Loved him in Love and Death on Long Island!
I'd heard that he was hung, but I WANT DETAILS!
Just how big is it?
21 - Vlad Vlasov
He is more than just an actor for me. I like him when he played Brendon Walsh in "Beverly Hills 90210". I would like to say that Jason Priesly is the best person i've ever seen. More than that "Beverly Hills 90210" gave so much more that i'm very thankful to all who was playing in this serial and especially to Jason Priestly who makes me feel self-confident and clever person.
22 - Rachel
I love Jason Priestly so much. He is the best ever!
23 - jack e. jett
thanks for the kind words on the jason priestly interview.
jason talks about his filming a tour with barenaked ladies and i have that interview posted on you tube. check it out on you tube under
Queer Edge With Jack E. Jett & Sandra Bernhard
we also have interviews posted with the chicks from "the l word" some of the folks like bobby lee and nicole sullivan frm "mad tv", xena herself, lucy lawless, allan cumming, charo, perez hilton, and more.
the barenaked ladies have some interesting things to say about jason priestly.
jack e. jett
www.jackejett.com