Shannen Doherty

Also known as Shannen Maria Doherty

American actress (1971–2024)

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Shannen Doherty (1971–2024) was an American actress, producer, and director. Her professional career began in 1981 and concluded in 2024. She worked within the fields of television, feature films, and American cinema, engaging in both directing and film production.

Doherty was female and wrote in English. She also used the pseudonym Shando. Her work spanned various roles in the entertainment industry, including acting and producing.

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Film & TV

Memphis, Tennessee, USA

Shannen Doherty (April 12, 1971 – July 13, 2024) was an American actress, producer, author and television director, mostly known for her work in Heathers as well as on Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed.

Known for

Darkness of Man — Vivian2025
Hot Seat — Chief Pam Connelly2022
Dying to Belong — Katherine2021
Fortress — Dobbs2021
List of a Lifetime — Diana2021
Undateable John — Charlene2019
BH90210 — Shannen Doherty2019
The Kelly Clarkson Show — Self - Guest2019
No One Would Tell — Laura Collins2018
Heathers — Dr. Destiny2018

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Lifespan: 1971–2024
Nationality: US, USA
Role / Field: Skuespiller, 프로듀서producer, Rezyserzy amerykanscy, Producenci filmowi, Aktrise, Televizijas filmas
Language: eng
Gender: Female

Recorded by 16 libraries

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Wikidata facts

Instance of: human
Family name: Doherty
Named after: Mary
Gender: female
Citizenship: United States
Place of birth: Memphis
Place of death: Malibu
Occupation: television producer
Political party: Republican Party (United States)
Languages spoken: English language
Award: Bravo Otto
Notable work: BH90210
Eye colour: green
Hair colour: black hair
Image: Shannen Doherty (cropped).jpg

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Commons category: Shannen Doherty
date of birth: 1971-04-12
Commons gallery: Shannen Doherty
name in native language: Shannen Doherty
start of work period: 1981-00-00
social media followers: 590505
birth name: Shannen Maria Doherty
nominated for: Young Artist Awards
notable role: Brenda Walsh
date of death: 2024-07-13
manner of death: natural causes
cause of death: breast cancer
end of work period: 2024-00-00
pseudonym: Shando

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Encyclopedic overview

Shannen Maria Doherty (/ˈdoʊ.ərti/; April 12, 1971 – July 13, 2024) was an American actress. During her career in film and television, Doherty played Jenny Wilder in Little House on the Prairie (1982–1983); Maggie Malene in Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1985); Kris Witherspoon in Our House (1986–1988); Heather Duke in Heathers (1989); Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990–1994), 90210 (2008–2009), and BH90210 (2019); Rene Mosier in Mallrats (1995); and Prue Halliwell in Charmed (1998–2001). On July 13, 2024, Doherty died from cancer at her home in Malibu, California at age 53.

Early life and education

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