Shannen Doherty - Bio, Age, Chinese Zodiac Sign & Timeline
| Born | April 12, 1971 |
|---|---|
| Age | 54 |
| Birthplace | Memphis, Tennessee, U.S. |
| Zodiac Sign | Aries - (see also Shannen Doherty's horoscope and birth chart) |
| Chinese Zodiac | Pig |
| Generation | Generation X |
| Known For | Starring roles as Brenda Walsh in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and as Prue Halliwell in 'Charmed'. |
Intro
Shannen Doherty is an American actress, producer, and television director best known for her roles in popular television series such as 'Beverly Hills, 90210' and 'Charmed.' Her career spans television, film, and reality TV, having garnered public attention both for her acting performances and her off-screen life.
Early Life & Background
Shannen Maria Doherty was born on April 12, 1971, in Memphis, Tennessee. She is the daughter of Tom Doherty, a mortgage consultant, and Rosa, a beauty parlor owner. Shannen was raised in a Southern Baptist family and began acting as a child, moving to Los Angeles with her family to pursue her career.
Career Highlights
- Breakout role in 'Beverly Hills, 90210' as Brenda Walsh (1990–1994)
- Major role in 'Charmed' as Prue Halliwell (1998–2001)
- Appeared in TV series 'Little House on the Prairie' (1982–1983)
- Roles in feature films such as 'Heathers' (1988)
- Participated in reality series including 'Shannen Says' (2012)
Trivia
- Diagnosed with Crohn's disease in 1999.
- Publicly revealed her breast cancer diagnosis in 2015.
- She was briefly married to Ashley Hamilton and Rick Salomon.
- Has received several Young Artist Award nominations.
FAQs
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Shannen Doherty is 54 years old.
Shannen Doherty was born the 12 April 1971.
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S..
On Her Birth-Day
About April 12th, 1971, in brief:
- Historical events: On April 12, 1971, significant anti-Vietnam War protests occurred across the United States. These demonstrations were part of a larger movement opposing U.S. involvement in Vietnam, reflecting growing public dissent.
- Day of the week: April 12th, 1971 was a Monday
- Zodiac Sign: Aries (in western zodiac), Pig (in Chinese zodiac)
- Moon Phase:
- #1 US song: Joy To The World by Three Dog Night
- #1 UK song: Hot Love by T Rex
- Popular movie: A Clockwork Orange directed by Stanley Kubrick
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