Jason Behr Biography: Ethnicity, Parents, Awards, Net Worth, Height, Age, Wife, Instagram, Movies

Jason Behr, also known as Jason Nathaniel Behr, is an American actor best known for portraying Max Evans in the hit science fiction television series Roswell.

He is also recognized for his performances in The Grudge, The Shipping News, Skinwalkers, Dragon Wars (D-War), Dawson’s Creek, Sherman Oaks, Breakout Kings, and Supergirl.

His performance in Roswell earned him multiple Saturn Award and Teen Choice Award nominations, making him one of the most recognizable young television stars of the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Jason Behr
Wiki Facts & About Data
Real Name:	Jason Nathaniel Behr
Stage Name:	Jason Behr
Born:	December 30, 1973 (age 52 years old)
Place of Birth:	Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States
Nationality:	American
Ethnicity:	Multiracial (Swiss-German, German, Austrian, Irish, English, Danish, Scottish, and distant Spanish ancestry)
Height:	6 feet (183 cm)
Religion:	Christianity
Parents:	David Behr, Patricia Ann Steiner
Siblings:	Johnny Behr, Aaron Behr, Andrew Behr, Alisa Behr
Spouse:	KaDee Strickland
Relationship:	Married
Children:	Atticus Elijah Behr, Caroline Matilda Behr, Emmeline Victoria Behr
Occupation:	Actor
Net Worth:	$2 million USD

Early Life and Education

Jason Behr was born on December 30, 1973, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, and was raised in Richfield, Minnesota, after his parents divorced during his childhood.

He is the son of David Behr and Patricia Ann Steiner and grew up with his older brother Johnny Behr, younger brothers Aaron Behr and Andrew Behr, and later his younger half-sister Alisa Behr.

His interest in acting began at just five years old, when he appeared as a sunflower in a school play.

By the age of eight, he was already working in television commercials, modeling for local department stores, and performing in regional theatre productions.

He attended St. Richards Catholic Elementary School before graduating from Richfield Senior High School in 1992.

At 19, he relocated to Los Angeles to pursue acting professionally, a decision that quickly launched his Hollywood career. He was raised in the Christian faith.

Career

Jason Behr began his professional acting career in the mid-1990s with guest appearances in television series including Step by Step, JAG, Profiler, Cracker, Buffy the Vampire Slayer, 7th Heaven, and Pacific Blue.

He landed his first major television role as Tyler Baker in Sherman Oaks, before earning a recurring role as Chris Wolfe in the popular teen drama Dawson’s Creek.

His natural charisma and strong screen presence soon caught the attention of producers, paving the way for his biggest career opportunity.

His breakthrough came in 1999 when he was cast as Max Evans, the mysterious alien leader in Roswell. The series became a cult favorite, earning an exceptionally loyal fan base and bringing Behr international recognition.

His outstanding performance received two Saturn Award nominations and two Teen Choice Award nominations.

Following the success of Roswell, he starred alongside Kevin Spacey, Julianne Moore, Cate Blanchett, and Judi Dench in The Shipping News, winning the Young Hollywood Award for Standout Performance by a Young Actor.

He later appeared opposite Sarah Michelle Gellar in the supernatural horror hit The Grudge, before taking leading roles in Skinwalkers, Dragon Wars (D-War), The Tattooist, and The Last International Playboy.

After stepping away from acting for several years, he returned to television with appearances in Breakout Kings, Roswell, New Mexico, and Supergirl, where he portrayed Zor-El.

Awards and Nominations

• Young Hollywood Award – Standout Performance by a Young Actor – Male for The Shipping News (Winner, 2002)
• Saturn Award – Best Genre TV Actor for Roswell (Nominee, 2000)
• Saturn Award – Best Actor on Television for Roswell (Nominee, 2001)
• Teen Choice Award – Choice TV Actor for Roswell (Nominee, 2000 and 2001)

Social Media

• Instagram: @thejasonbehr

Personal Life

Jason Behr, 52 years old, is married to actress KaDee Strickland. The couple met while filming The Grudge in Japan and married on November 10, 2006, in Ojai, California, during a ceremony inspired by Japanese traditions.

They are proud parents of three children: Atticus Elijah Behr, born in 2013, and twin daughters, Caroline Matilda Behr and Emmeline Victoria Behr, born in 2017.

Before his marriage, Behr was romantically linked to Brandi Andres, Shiri Appleby, Alyssa Milano, and was formerly engaged to his Roswell co-star Katherine Heigl.

Away from acting, he enjoys hiking, basketball, travelling, Japanese culture, reading, and spending time with his family.

He also speaks Japanese and has long been passionate about outdoor activities and technology. He stands 6 feet (183 cm) tall.

Net Worth

Jason Behr has a net worth of around $2 million USD. His wealth comes primarily from his successful career as an actor, with additional earnings from commercials, modeling, and occasional soundtrack contributions.

His starring role in Roswell, together with appearances in films such as The Grudge, The Shipping News, Skinwalkers, and numerous television productions, established him as a successful Hollywood performer.

His return to television in recent years has also contributed to his continued financial success.

Filmography

Film

• Pleasantville (1998)
• Rites of Passage (1999)
• The Shipping News (2001)
• Happily, Even After (2004)
• The Grudge (2004)
• Man of God (2005)
• Shooting Livien (2005)
• Skinwalkers (2006)
• Dragon Wars (D-War) (2007)
• The Tattooist (2007)
• The Last International Playboy (2008)
• Senseless (2008)

Television

• Step by Step
• Sherman Oaks
• JAG
• Profiler
• Buffy the Vampire Slayer
• 7th Heaven
• Push
• Dawson’s Creek
• Roswell (1999–2002)
• Breakout Kings
• Roswell, New Mexico
• Supergirl