Jennie Garth

Birth Name:

Jennifer Eve Garth

Birth Place:

Urbana, Illinois, United States

Profession

Actress, Producer, Soundtrack, Director, Writer

Won a 1992 Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Co-starring in a Television Series for "Beverly Hills, 90210․"
Is a supporter of several non-profit organizations, including Stand Up to Cancer, the American Heart Association and Kids Vision for Life
Won a Character and Morality in Entertainment Award for "Secret Santa" in 2005
For over 10 years she has had a leaky heart valve, which is the same problem her father faced along with other heart complications, leading to his death in 2008
Made her screen acting debut in the TV series "Growing Pains" in 1989
Participated in talent competitions after taking dance and modeling lessons, catching the eye of Hollywood talent scout Randy Games
Quote: "Marriages aren't easy, and we're just like any other couple․ We have our roadblocks, but we get around them, and our family prevails․ We are so happy we have a normal, grounded life to keep us centered․"
Best known for her role as Kelly Taylor in "Beverly Hills, 90210" and as Valerie Tyler in "What I Like About You․"
Published her memoir "Deep Thoughts From a Hollywood Blonde" in 2014
Directed two episodes of "Beverly Hills, 90210" in 1999 and 2000, "I Wanna Reach Right Out and Grab Ya" and "Love Is Blind․"
Attended the wedding of former "Beverly Hills, 90210" co-stars Jason Priestley and Naomi Lowde-Priestley
Auditioned for the role of Kelly Kapowski in "Saved by the Bell," but the part went to her former "Beverly Hills, 90210" co-star Tiffani Thiessen

1991Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress Supporting or Re-Occurring Role for a TV Series:Nominated
1991Young Artist Award - Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series:Nominated
1992Young Artist Award - Best Young Actress Co-starring in a Television Series:Winner
1992Young Artist Award - Outstanding Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series:Winner
1993Blimp Award - Favorite TV Actress:Nominated
1993TV Guide Award - Favorite Frenemies:Nominated
1993TV Guide Award - Favorite Ensemble:Winner
1993Special Award - Favorite Young Ensemble Cast in a Television Series:Winner
1999Teen Choice Award - TV - Choice Actress:Nominated
2005CamieWinner
2008Prism Award - Performance in a TV Movie or Miniseries:Winner
2022Canadian Screen Award - Best Lead Actress, TV Movie:Nominated

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