Jason Wiles facts for kids

Jason Austin Wiles (born April 25, 1970) is an American actor. He is well-known for his role in the NBC TV show Third Watch. This show was about police, paramedics, and firefighters. He was on the show from 1999 to 2005.

About Jason Wiles

Early Life and Hometown

Jason Wiles was born on April 25, 1970, in Kansas City, Missouri, U.S.. He grew up in Lenexa, Kansas. He went to Holy Trinity Catholic School there. After school, he worked for the local Parks and Recreation department. He chose this job instead of playing college football.

Starting an Acting Career

In 1990, Jason started to get interested in making movies. He worked behind the scenes on the film Mr. and Mrs. Bridge. This movie was being filmed right there in Kansas City. Soon after, a Stephen King TV movie called Sometimes They Come Back came to town. Jason worked on the crew and also appeared in some scenes as an extra.

After meeting people in the film industry, Jason moved to Los Angeles. He first appeared in commercials. Then, he got a main role in a special TV show made for kids after school. In 1994, he was in the Bon Jovi music video for their song "Always".

First Big Roles

Also in 1994, Jason got his first main role in an independent movie called WindRunner. He acted alongside Margot Kidder and Russell Means. In 1995, Jason started appearing in the popular TV show Beverly Hills, 90210. He played the character Colin Robbins in 32 episodes. This role made him quite well-known in Hollywood.

In 1999, Jason got the role of Maurice 'Bosco' Boscorelli in the TV drama Third Watch. He was in all six seasons of the show, from 1999 to 2005.

Directing and Other Projects

Jason also started directing, writing, and acting in plays. In the summer of 2002, he was in a play called Mass Appeal with Malachy McCourt. In 2003, he was in a play called Safe. This play was co-written and directed by his Third Watch co-star Anthony Ruivivar.

After Third Watch ended, Jason worked on his own independent film. It was called Lenexa, 1 Mile (2006). He wrote and directed this movie. Jason also appeared with Geena Davis and Donald Sutherland in the TV series Commander in Chief. He played a soldier in two episodes of the series Army Wives.

In 2009, he directed, produced, and wrote a movie called Play Dead. He had a small part in the 2007 movie Zodiac. He also appeared in the 2009 horror movie remake of The Stepfather. In the summer of 2010, he was a co-star in the NBC drama miniseries Persons Unknown.

Jason Wiles also appeared twice as a guest star in the TV series Criminal Minds. In one episode ("Psychodrama"), he played a bank robber. In another ("The Fight"), he played a father held captive with his daughter.

In 2015, Jason was a main actor in the MTV series Scream. He played the role of Sheriff Clark Hudson.

Movies and TV Shows

Film Roles

Television Roles

See also

In Spanish: Jason Wiles para niños