From Heartthrob to Firefighter: Jamie Walters' Journey

0:00It's March 6, and here's what's happening across entertainment and pop culture. Jamie Walters, the 56-year-old former heartthrob from Beverly Hills, 90210, has built a new life as a firefighter paramedic with the Los Angeles Fire Department. Last week, fans spotted him organizing his gear outside his Los Angeles County home, a rare glimpse into his low-key world after more than 20 years on the job. Earlier in his career, during his early 20s, he played Ray Pruitt, the carpenter and musician who dated Donna Martin before their relationship, turned abusive. Right before that role, he starred in the musical drama The Heights, where his theme song hit number one on the charts. He also dated Hollywood star Drew Barrymore, getting engaged for about two years in the early 90s. Both still speak fondly of each other, and castmates like Tori Spelling and Ginny Garth recently shared positive memories of him on Barrymore's. At the show, Walters left acting behind to serve his community, crediting his Hollywood

1:00adventure for guiding him to firefighting. As a single father of four, he finds real purpose in helping others every day. He even popped up in the 2019 comedy reboot of the original series, playing a version of himself. While bummed about his character's dark arc, he's glad it sparked talks on tough issues like domestic violence. And DNN is sponsored by our partner, Comfort, you can hear, sound you can relax into, S-O-L-I, solelypillow.com