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 Shannen Doherty was born in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, on April 12, 1971, to Rosa Doherty (Wright) and Tom Doherty. Her father worked in a bank, while her mother owned a beauty parlor. She has an older brother, Sean B. Doherty. Her ancestry includes Irish, English, Scottish, and French. In 1978, at the tender age of seven, she and her family moved to Los Angeles, where her father started a West Coast branch of the family transportation business. She knew she wanted to pursue an acting career when she made her acting debut at age ten, with a role on the series Father Murphy (1981).Shannen was a confident student, involving herself in school performances and working hard in school, making sure she always had exceptional grades. Despite her confidence she isolated herself from large crowds and preferred to few close friends. She made a name for herself as a child actress at just 11-years-old, starring in Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Jenny Wilder. It was Michael Landon who noticed her performance in an episode of Father Murphy (1981) that he decided to cast her. She then went on to appear in Our House (1986) with Deidre Hall and Wilford Brimley. She also starred alongside Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt in Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985) and then in Heathers (1988), a teen comedy also starring Winona Ryder.Her real success came in 1990, at the age of 19, when she was cast in Aaron Spelling's long-running hit series, Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Brenda Walsh, the twin sister of Brandon Walsh, played by Jason Priestley. She attracted media attention from the press and eventually made her a household name. The success of the popular teen drama appealed to young teenage girls who could relate to her character. After four years she left the show in 1994. Afterward, she continued her work in movies, starring in the thriller Almost Dead (1994) and the comedy Mallrats (1995).During the fall of 1998, she reunited with long-time producer Aaron Spelling, when she was cast as Prue Halliwell on Charmed (1998), a show about three ordinary women who happen to be witches. She starred alongside Alyssa Milano and Holly Marie Combs. After three years she left the show to find work in movies. Before her departure from the show she directed three of the last episodes in which she starred. She continued her work in movies by starring in Another Day (2001), The Rendering (2002), Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay (2002), and View of Terror (2003). In 2003, she hosted season one of Scare Tactics (2003) as well as season two with only 8 episodes and then left to pursue other endeavors.In the fall of 2004, Shannen made her return to television on Fox's drama series North Shore (2004), where she played Alexandra Hudson, the long-lost sister of Nicole Booth, played by Brooke Burns. The show was canceled after one season. Then in 2005 she landed the role of Denise Johnson on the UPN series Love, Inc. (2005); however, after the pilot episode she was dropped from the sitcom. From there she has ventured into new projects and in 2006 she starred in her own reality series, Breaking Up with Shannen Doherty (2006).
Bio:
Shannen Doherty was born in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, on April 12, 1971, to Rosa Doherty (Wright) and Tom Doherty. Her father worked in a bank, while her mother owned a beauty parlor. She has an older brother, Sean B. Doherty. Her ancestry includes Irish, English, Scottish, and French. In 1978, at the tender age of seven, she and her family moved to Los Angeles, where her father started a West Coast branch of the family transportation business. She knew she wanted to pursue an acting career when she made her acting debut at age ten, with a role on the series Father Murphy (1981).Shannen was a confident student, involving herself in school performances and working hard in school, making sure she always had exceptional grades. Despite her confidence she isolated herself from large crowds and preferred to few close friends. She made a name for herself as a child actress at just 11-years-old, starring in Little House on the Prairie (1974) as Jenny Wilder. It was Michael Landon who noticed her performance in an episode of Father Murphy (1981) that he decided to cast her. She then went on to appear in Our House (1986) with Deidre Hall and Wilford Brimley. She also starred alongside Sarah Jessica Parker and Helen Hunt in Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985) and then in Heathers (1988), a teen comedy also starring Winona Ryder.Her real success came in 1990, at the age of 19, when she was cast in Aaron Spelling's long-running hit series, Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) as Brenda Walsh, the twin sister of Brandon Walsh, played by Jason Priestley. She attracted media attention from the press and eventually made her a household name. The success of the popular teen drama appealed to young teenage girls who could relate to her character. After four years she left the show in 1994. Afterward, she continued her work in movies, starring in the thriller Almost Dead (1994) and the comedy Mallrats (1995).During the fall of 1998, she reunited with long-time producer Aaron Spelling, when she was cast as Prue Halliwell on Charmed (1998), a show about three ordinary women who happen to be witches. She starred alongside Alyssa Milano and Holly Marie Combs. After three years she left the show to find work in movies. Before her departure from the show she directed three of the last episodes in which she starred. She continued her work in movies by starring in Another Day (2001), The Rendering (2002), Hell on Heels: The Battle of Mary Kay (2002), and View of Terror (2003). In 2003, she hosted season one of Scare Tactics (2003) as well as season two with only 8 episodes and then left to pursue other endeavors.In the fall of 2004, Shannen made her return to television on Fox's drama series North Shore (2004), where she played Alexandra Hudson, the long-lost sister of Nicole Booth, played by Brooke Burns. The show was canceled after one season. Then in 2005 she landed the role of Denise Johnson on the UPN series Love, Inc. (2005); however, after the pilot episode she was dropped from the sitcom. From there she has ventured into new projects and in 2006 she starred in her own reality series, Breaking Up with Shannen Doherty (2006).
Tivia:
Still owns a percentage of Charmed (1998) even though she left the show.Was removed from the teen soap Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) at end of 4th season (March 1994). According to producer Aaron Spelling because of constant conflicts with other cast members and repeatedly late appearances on the set.Close friend of actress Sarah Michelle Gellar.Suffers from the bowel condition Crohn's Disease.Only appeared on Dancing with the Stars (2005) because her father was a big fan of the show. She was eliminated in the first round. Her father died a few months later.Sentenced to anger-management counseling by the Beverly Hills Municipal Court for an incident that occurred in August 1996; she got into an argument with 22 year old Corey Hanker and smashed a beer bottle on his car window as he tried to drive away from her. (September 12, 1997)Shannen had her wages garnished by California United Bank when she was on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) because she wrote nearly $32,000 worth of bad checks.Sentenced to either 10 days in jail or 20 days of work-release duty, three years probation, and ordered to pay a $1500 fine for drunk-driving charges. (June 12, 2001)When Shannen left the hit series Charmed (1998) in 2001 after three years, it caused great controversy since both she and costar Alyssa Milano confirmed that there was a rift. Rose McGowan replaced Shannen, and the series would go on for another five years, ending in 2006. In 2013, Alyssa tweeted to Shannen, Holly Marie Combs and Rose McGowan, whether they would do a Charmed reunion movie, since she would love to do it, Shannen responded that she would. Although no movie was ever made, it was the first sign that the two stars were willing to mend their rift. It would take another two years to fully mend their rift when, in 2015, Alyssa tweeted to Shannen (who was battling breast cancer): "Sending you love, light, and strength". In October 2016, Alyssa said that she continues to tweet or direct message Shannen once a week offering words of support and encouragement, and in turn, Shannen has been appreciative.She earned a seven figure sum for posing in the December 2003 edition of Playboy.Reported that her breast cancer was in remission. (April 28, 2017)She kept her second cancer diagnosis (which was more advanced than first) private for nearly a year because she felt it would make people not want to work with her. She was able to do some acting before disclosing it.Lives on a horse ranch in Ventura County, CaliforniaBeat future Charmed (1998) co-star Alyssa Milano for the role of Rene in the cult film Mallrats (1995). [1995]On the special, Beverly Hills, 90210: 10-Year High School Reunion (2003) she revealed that the hardest thing about doing the show was pretending that Jason Priestley, whom she referred to as "being so hot", was her brother. She then revealed that, years later, people often approach her and ask her about the "weird incestuous vibe" between Brandon and Brenda, their characters. She said her response is always "Uh-huh, you better believe it!".Diagnosed with breast cancer. (March 2015)In 1992, Shannen was a guest on The Dennis Miller Show (1992). She appeared on the fourth show which meant that host, Dennis Miller, was still in the process of getting used to the talk-show format. Early in the interview, she rudely asked Miller if he was nervous and went on to point out his eyebrow which was twitching nervously. This made headlines the next day and before long, Miller was routinely making an effort to lampoon her on his talk show.While on the set of Blindfold: Acts of Obsession (1994), she met Judd Nelson and they later became engaged.Announced that her breast cancer came back and she is now stage IV, she had been battling it for nearly a year. (February 4, 2020)Was engaged to Max Factor fortune heir, Dean Factor, in 1992.Has four horses and three dogs.Couldn't reach an agreement with the producers of Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) regarding specifics of her participation in the series finale so using edits and digital effects they removed her entirely from the next to last episode retrospective. It was an hour long special which included virtually every other actor in show's history.Her brief marriage to Ashley Hamilton is referenced in Mallrats (1995). Ben Affleck's character in the film is named Shannon Hamilton. She was 22 and he was 18 when they married in her backyard without their parents. They separated after 5 months.Is allergic to wool and chocolate.Infuriated William Friedkin when she failed to turn up for the first day of shooting for Jailbreakers / Rebelles (1994) in Hollywood. As it turned out, she had just returned from Italy, where she raised hell by turning up late for an interview on a television talk show. Friedkin's first reaction was to call for auditions and look at 12 other actresses to take her part. He changed his mind and decided to stick with Doherty.Married celebrity photographer Kurt Iswarienko in a private Malibu beach ceremony on Saturday October 15, 2011.Had a mastectomy in May 2016 and planned to finish chemotherapy then start radiotherapy.Her hobbies include horseback riding, playing video games, cooking, and playing the guitar.In talks to allow her image to be used on Charmed (1998) including the making of a Prue Halliwell doll and a picture to be placed on the set of the show and old footage of her to be used in flashback episodes. (October 2003)In her family, her father John, works at a bank; her mother Rosa Doherty, is the owner of a beauty parlor; she also has an older brother named Sean B. Doherty; born November 26, 1967.Listed her Malibu beach home at $4 million. The gated mansion, built in 1976, has five bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in 3,410 square feet. It has an outdoor patio with a waterfall, overlooking an ocean view with 1 acre of park-like grounds and includes a pool and spa. (2009)A federal jury awarded her $6.3 Million on Monday, October 4, 2021 in a lawsuit which alleged that State Farm Insurance failed to pay for her home which was severely damaged in the 2018 Woolsey fire. The result of the lawsuit according to court documents filed in February 2020, says she suffered from chronic respiratory illness as this was highly publicized with her in interviews which ultimately led to her revealing her Stage 4 terminal cancer diagnosis [October 2021].Was originally very hesitant to do BH90210 (2019), but ultimately accepted after Luke Perry's tragic passing.Offered a role in Scream 3 (2000).She sang all her own vocals for the TV movie, Friends 'Til the End (1997).She likes listening to U2, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Frank Sinatra, Paolo Nutini, and Sam Smith.Published author.Ranked #5 in 100 Greatest Teen Stars (2006).Friends with Luke Perry.Her two successful TV series: Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) and Charmed (1998), each lasted longer without her than when she was on them.Goddaughter is named Cooper London, daughter of Jason London and Charlie Spradling.While she may claim a Disney movie was made about her great, great, great grandfather, it's untrue. The movie was called The Fighting Prince of Donegal (1966). While the movie was set in the mid-1800s, the historical character and events it is based on actually happened in the late 1500s.Family moved to Los Angeles when she was 7 years old.Landed a second job as an art director for a California based magazine called, 'Pasadena'. (2009)Appeared several times partially nude in Playboy magazine, one image is December 1993, others in safer sex spread in March 1994. Later posed once again on the cover of Playboy in December 2003.Auctioning her personal wardrobe worn in many of her on-screen appearances and at Hollywood events selling on eBay auctions and at many boutiques all around L.A. (August 2009)Her all-time favorite movies are The Godfather Part II (1974), The Black Stallion (1979), and Pride & Prejudice (2005).Was engaged to real-estate developer, Chris Foufas, from 1991-1992.Is a Republican.Stated that she prefers her surname to be pronounced the way it looks ('doe-her-tee') and does not like the sometimes traditional 'dock-er-tee' pronunciation. |
| Name: |
Shannen Doherty |
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Actress,Producer,Director (IMDB) |
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All World |
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IMDB |
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Business scope: |
Actress,Producer,Director |
| Products for sale: |
Actress,Producer,Director |
| Model rank: |
363 |
| Last update: |
2024-07-01 03:59:06 |
| Height: |
5' 2' (1.58 m) |
| Biography: |
Shannen Doherty was born in Memphis, Tennessee, USA, on April 12, 1971, to Rosa Doherty (Wright) and Tom Doherty. Her father worked in a bank, while her mother owned a beauty parlor. She has an older brother, Sean B. Doherty. Her ancestry includes Ir |
| Trivia: |
Still owns a percentage of Charmed (1998) even though she left the show.Was removed from the teen soap Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) at end of 4th season (March 1994). According to producer Aaron Spelling because of constant conflicts with other cast members and repeatedly late appearances on the set.Close friend of actress Sarah Michelle Gellar.Suffers from the bowel condition Crohn's Disease.Only appeared on Dancing with the Stars (2005) because her father was a big fan of the show. She was eliminated in the first round. Her father died a few months later.Sentenced to anger-management counseling by the Beverly Hills Municipal Court for an incident that occurred in August 1996; she got into an argument with 22 year old Corey Hanker and smashed a beer bottle on his car window as he tried to drive away from her. (September 12, 1997)Shannen had her wages garnished by California United Bank when she was on Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) because she wrote nearly $32,000 worth of bad checks.Sentenced to either 10 days in jail or 20 days of work-release duty, three years probation, and ordered to pay a $1500 fine for drunk-driving charges. (June 12, 2001)When Shannen left the hit series Charmed (1998) in 2001 after three years, it caused great controversy since both she and costar Alyssa Milano confirmed that there was a rift. Rose McGowan replaced Shannen, and the series would go on for another five years, ending in 2006. In 2013, Alyssa tweeted to Shannen, Holly Marie Combs and Rose McGowan, whether they would do a Charmed reunion movie, since she would love to do it, Shannen responded that she would. Although no movie was ever made, it was the first sign that the two stars were willing to mend their rift. It would take another two years to fully mend their rift when, in 2015, Alyssa tweeted to Shannen (who was battling breast cancer): "Sending you love, light, and strength". In October 2016, Alyssa said that she continues to tweet or direct message Shannen once a week offering words of support and encouragement, and in turn, Shannen has been appreciative.She earned a seven figure sum for posing in the December 2003 edition of Playboy.Reported that her breast cancer was in remission. (April 28, 2017)She kept her second cancer diagnosis (which was more advanced than first) private for nearly a year because she felt it would make people not want to work with her. She was able to do some acting before disclosing it.Lives on a horse ranch in Ventura County, CaliforniaBeat future Charmed (1998) co-star Alyssa Milano for the role of Rene in the cult film Mallrats (1995). [1995]On the special, Beverly Hills, 90210: 10-Year High School Reunion (2003) she revealed that the hardest thing about doing the show was pretending that Jason Priestley, whom she referred to as "being so hot", was her brother. She then revealed that, years later, people often approach her and ask her about the "weird incestuous vibe" between Brandon and Brenda, their characters. She said her response is always "Uh-huh, you better believe it!".Diagnosed with breast cancer. (March 2015)In 1992, Shannen was a guest on The Dennis Miller Show (1992). She appeared on the fourth show which meant that host, Dennis Miller, was still in the process of getting used to the talk-show format. Early in the interview, she rudely asked Miller if he was nervous and went on to point out his eyebrow which was twitching nervously. This made headlines the next day and before long, Miller was routinely making an effort to lampoon her on his talk show.While on the set of Blindfold: Acts of Obsession (1994), she met Judd Nelson and they later became engaged.Announced that her breast cancer came back and she is now stage IV, she had been battling it for nearly a year. (February 4, 2020)Was engaged to Max Factor fortune heir, Dean Factor, in 1992.Has four horses and three dogs.Couldn't reach an agreement with the producers of Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) regarding specifics of her participation in the series finale so using edits and digital effects they removed her entirely from the next to last episode retrospective. It was an hour long special which included virtually every other actor in show's history.Her brief marriage to Ashley Hamilton is referenced in Mallrats (1995). Ben Affleck's character in the film is named Shannon Hamilton. She was 22 and he was 18 when they married in her backyard without their parents. They separated after 5 months.Is allergic to wool and chocolate.Infuriated William Friedkin when she failed to turn up for the first day of shooting for Jailbreakers / Rebelles (1994) in Hollywood. As it turned out, she had just returned from Italy, where she raised hell by turning up late for an interview on a television talk show. Friedkin's first reaction was to call for auditions and look at 12 other actresses to take her part. He changed his mind and decided to stick with Doherty.Married celebrity photographer Kurt Iswarienko in a private Malibu beach ceremony on Saturday October 15, 2011.Had a mastectomy in May 2016 and planned to finish chemotherapy then start radiotherapy.Her hobbies include horseback riding, playing video games, cooking, and playing the guitar.In talks to allow her image to be used on Charmed (1998) including the making of a Prue Halliwell doll and a picture to be placed on the set of the show and old footage of her to be used in flashback episodes. (October 2003)In her family, her father John, works at a bank; her mother Rosa Doherty, is the owner of a beauty parlor; she also has an older brother named Sean B. Doherty; born November 26, 1967.Listed her Malibu beach home at $4 million. The gated mansion, built in 1976, has five bedrooms and 4 bathrooms in 3,410 square feet. It has an outdoor patio with a waterfall, overlooking an ocean view with 1 acre of park-like grounds and includes a pool and spa. (2009)A federal jury awarded her $6.3 Million on Monday, October 4, 2021 in a lawsuit which alleged that State Farm Insurance failed to pay for her home which was severely damaged in the 2018 Woolsey fire. The result of the lawsuit according to court documents filed in February 2020, says she suffered from chronic respiratory illness as this was highly publicized with her in interviews which ultimately led to her revealing her Stage 4 terminal cancer diagnosis [October 2021].Was originally very hesitant to do BH90210 (2019), but ultimately accepted after Luke Perry's tragic passing.Offered a role in Scream 3 (2000).She sang all her own vocals for the TV movie, Friends 'Til the End (1997).She likes listening to U2, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, Frank Sinatra, Paolo Nutini, and Sam Smith.Published author.Ranked #5 in 100 Greatest Teen Stars (2006).Friends with Luke Perry.Her two successful TV series: Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) and Charmed (1998), each lasted longer without her than when she was on them.Goddaughter is named Cooper London, daughter of Jason London and Charlie Spradling.While she may claim a Disney movie was made about her great, great, great grandfather, it's untrue. The movie was called The Fighting Prince of Donegal (1966). While the movie was set in the mid-1800s, the historical character and events it is based on actually happened in the late 1500s.Family moved to Los Angeles when she was 7 years old.Landed a second job as an art director for a California based magazine called, 'Pasadena'. (2009)Appeared several times partially nude in Playboy magazine, one image is December 1993, others in safer sex spread in March 1994. Later posed once again on the cover of Playboy in December 2003.Auctioning her personal wardrobe worn in many of her on-screen appearances and at Hollywood events selling on eBay auctions and at many boutiques all around L.A. (August 2009)Her all-time favorite movies are The Godfather Part II (1974), The Black Stallion (1979), and Pride & Prejudice (2005).Was engaged to real-estate developer, Chris Foufas, from 1991-1992.Is a Republican.Stated that she prefers her surname to be pronounced the way it looks ('doe-her-tee') and does not like the sometimes traditional 'dock-er-tee' pronunciation. |
| Trademarks: |
High cheekbones
No nonsense attitude and assertive demeanor
Dark hair and crystalline green eyes |
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[in Cleo magazine, August 2000] Let me start by saying it wasn't like I walked out one day and said, "I quit". It was a very long process of quitting the show. Aaron [producer Aaron Spelling] got as fed up with me as I was with the show, and I think it was because the notoriety was too much. People were hating the character and I couldn't take the abuse that came with that. People couldn't separate me from her and I got sick of people assuming that I was as naughty and bad as Brenda was. It was all very hurtful.
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[on the tabloid articles] You know, as far as I'm concerned, whatever they write, um, is so . . . it's consisted of so many different lies that it's not even worth justifying it.
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Even when I'm called in for an audition or anything, and even when I have to meet other actors / actresses, or be in front of the camera, I get goosebumps.
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[in February 2005] I've been very, very, very happily single since October--I ended my previous relationship, and it thrills me to no end. I'm just sort of hanging out and being a single girl and enjoying the moment. I think to just be a girl and have fun is so incredibly important.
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[2020, on battle with stage IV cancer]: I don't think I've processed it. It's a bitter pill to swallow in a lot of ways. |
| Salaries: |
Charmed (1998) - $75,000 /per-episode (third season).
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Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990) - $17,500 per episode |
| Job title: |
Actress,Producer,Director |
| Others works: |
Appeared in several public service announcments that followed episodes of the popular 1980s cartoon, "The Adventures Of Teddy Ruxpin" Public Service Announcment for The Adventures Of Teddy Ruxpin (1987)
Music video: Appeared in "Real Love& |
| Spouse: |
Kurt Iswarienko (October 15, 2011 - present) (filed for divorce)Rick Salomon (January 25, 2002 - May 16, 2003) (annulled)Ashley Hamilton (September 24, 1993 - November 7, 1994) (divorced) |
| Children: |
No Children |
| Parents: |
Rosa Doherty
Tom Doherty |
| Relatives: |
Sean B. Doherty (Sibling) |
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