Jason Priestley to announce shock retirement from acting?

  • By Smith Alexander
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Priestley created a stir on Saturday when rumors have surfaced that his career was over.

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Sad news for Priestley fans. Speculation had been rife that the American actor best known for his role on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210, is about to announce his retirement from acting, at age 56, with immediate effect.

UPDATE 05/04/2026 : This story seems to be false. (read more)

Being an actor isn't fun anymore

“As we get older, there are phases of life that we enter into, and being an actor-director just isn't fun anymore,” he might have said, says a source who remained anonymous. Other reports hinted that he may branch out into other creative fields he is better at (and more interested in), though they didn't provide any details.

#ThankYouJason

For a little while on Saturday evening, #ThankYouJason was a trending hashtag on Twitter. As many fans reminisce and look back on all the unforgettable memories, some may wonder what about now made him make the decision.

“Jason Priestley was unlike any other actor we’ve ever seen! #ThankYouJason”
— @universalObserver, 4 Apr 2026
“Didn't Jason Priestley retire about 3 years ago?”
— @samy2love, 4 Apr 2026

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