Shannen Doherty Biography

Fast Facts

• Attended a benefit for the Wayne Kao Foundation, which collects holiday toys to distribute to children in-need across Los Angeles
• A friend invited her to watch an audition for a children's production of Snow White when she was 8 years old, and when she was asked to join in and scored a lead part, her performance was good enough to attract the local press
• Was a horse rider during her childhood in Memphis and dreamed of joining the Olympic equestrian team
• Quote: "I did all these plays and when I was in Tennessee, I was active in the church․ But I never really had sleepovers․ I always wanted my time away from others․"
• Best known for playing Prue Halliwell in "Charmed" and Brenda Walsh in "Beverly Hills, 90210․"
• Has worked on multiple projects with producer Aaron Spelling
• Was the host of the reality show "Scare Tactics" and a contestant on "Dancing with the Stars․"
• Due to her parents' health problems, she supported her family with her acting career from an early age
• Enjoys horseback riding, playing video games, cooking and playing the guitar in her free time