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In 1990, she landed the role of [[Kelly Taylor (90210)|Kelly Taylor]] on the television series ''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]''. Throughout the series, Garth's character faced several trials and tribulations, along with difficult issues regarding family and her romantic life. Garth displayed an exceptional understanding of the character's struggles and triumphs, portraying Kelly in a relatable way which made her one of the most developed and popular characters on the show.<ref>[http://tv.yahoo.com/jennie-garth/contributor/61683/bio;_ylt=AuZcAINARGcvN5.V3P4bbkHGM4x4 "Jennie Garth"] ''tv.yahoo.com''. Retrieved on April 1, 2009</ref> Garth appeared on the series for the full 10 seasons until its end in 2000, along with [[Ian Ziering]], [[Tori Spelling]], and [[Brian Austin Green]]. She won a Young Artist Award and was nominated for the [[Teen Choice Awards]], both for her role on ''Beverly Hills, 90210''. She was also instrumental in launching the spin-offs ''[[Melrose Place (1992 TV series)|Melrose Place]]'' and ''[[90210 (TV series)|90210]]'', with the character of Kelly becoming a continuity icon by appearing in the most franchise episodes |
In 1990, she landed the role of [[Kelly Taylor (90210)|Kelly Taylor]] on the television series ''[[Beverly Hills, 90210]]''. Throughout the series, Garth's character faced several trials and tribulations, along with difficult issues regarding family and her romantic life. Garth displayed an exceptional understanding of the character's struggles and triumphs, portraying Kelly in a relatable way which made her one of the most developed and popular characters on the show.<ref>[http://tv.yahoo.com/jennie-garth/contributor/61683/bio;_ylt=AuZcAINARGcvN5.V3P4bbkHGM4x4 "Jennie Garth"] ''tv.yahoo.com''. Retrieved on April 1, 2009</ref> Garth appeared on the series for the full 10 seasons until its end in 2000, along with [[Ian Ziering]], [[Tori Spelling]], and [[Brian Austin Green]]. She won a Young Artist Award and was nominated for the [[Teen Choice Awards]], both for her role on ''Beverly Hills, 90210''. She was also instrumental in launching the spin-offs ''[[Melrose Place (1992 TV series)|Melrose Place]]'' and ''[[90210 (TV series)|90210]]'', with the character of Kelly becoming a continuity icon by appearing in the most franchise episodes.<ref>{{cite news |url=http://tv.yahoo.com/jennie-garth/contributor/61683/credits;_ylt=AvmwRIV5YfnUhqN3Rt3sXcPGM4x4|title=Jennie Garth Credit Listings |work=[[Yahoo!]] |accessdate=2009-06-22}}</ref><ref>{{cite news |title=Jennie Garth Credits |url=http://www.tvguide.com/celebrities/jennie-garth/credits/156562 |work=[[TV Guide]] |accessdate=2009-06-22}}</ref> In addition, Garth became the first female cast member to direct episodes of ''Beverly Hills, 90210''. |
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Her successful role on ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' opened the door to several lead roles in made-for-TV films in the 1990s, including ''[[Danielle Steel's Star]]'' (1993), ''Without Consent'' (1994), ''Falling for You'' (1995), and ''An Unfinished Affair'' (1996). She also had minor and supporting roles in the theatrical films ''Telling You'' (1998), ''My Brother's War'' (1997), and ''Power 98'' (1996). |
Her successful role on ''Beverly Hills, 90210'' opened the door to several lead roles in made-for-TV films in the 1990s, including ''[[Danielle Steel's Star]]'' (1993), ''Without Consent'' (1994), ''Falling for You'' (1995), and ''An Unfinished Affair'' (1996). She also had minor and supporting roles in the theatrical films ''Telling You'' (1998), ''My Brother's War'' (1997), and ''Power 98'' (1996). |
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![]() Jennie Garth at the 61st Primetime Emmy Awards | |
Born | Jennifer Eve Garth April 3, 1972 Urbana, Illinois, U.S. |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 1988–present |
Spouse(s) | Daniel B. Clark (1994–1996) Peter Facinelli (2001–present) 3 children |
Website | http://www.jenniegarth.com/ |
Jennifer Eve "Jennie" Garth (born April 3, 1972) is an American actress, best known for starring in the prominent role of Kelly Taylor throughout the Beverly Hills, 90210 franchise. She is also known for starring as Valerie Tyler in What I Like About You.
Early life
Jennifer Eve Garth was born in Urbana, Illinois to John[1] and Carolyn Garth, each of whom already had three older children from previous marriages: Johnny, Chuck, Lisa, Cammie, Wendy and Lynn. Garth spent much of her youth on a 25-acre (100,000 m2) horse ranch in Arcola, Illinois. Her family eventually moved to Tuscola, Illinois, and then, when Garth was 13 years old, to Glendale, Arizona. There, she began taking dancing lessons and modeling, which led to her participation in a talent competition, where she was discovered by Hollywood talent scout and manager, Randy James. She attended Greenway High School as a freshman and later transferred to Apollo High School in her sophomore year. Determined to become an actress, she left school during her junior year to work with James in Los Angeles (she would later obtain her high school diploma in California). She began taking acting classes and going to auditions almost daily, and soon landed a role as "Erica McCray" in the NBC TV series A Brand New Life (1989–'90).
Career
Garth landed her first role starring as Denise in the television series Growing Pains. She also appeared in six episodes on A Brand New Life as Erica McCray. Garth then auditioned for the part of Kelly Kapowski on Saved by the Bell, but the role eventually went to her Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star Tiffani Thiessen.
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In 1990, she landed the role of Kelly Taylor on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210. Throughout the series, Garth's character faced several trials and tribulations, along with difficult issues regarding family and her romantic life. Garth displayed an exceptional understanding of the character's struggles and triumphs, portraying Kelly in a relatable way which made her one of the most developed and popular characters on the show.[2] Garth appeared on the series for the full 10 seasons until its end in 2000, along with Ian Ziering, Tori Spelling, and Brian Austin Green. She won a Young Artist Award and was nominated for the Teen Choice Awards, both for her role on Beverly Hills, 90210. She was also instrumental in launching the spin-offs Melrose Place and 90210, with the character of Kelly becoming a continuity icon by appearing in the most franchise episodes.[3][4] In addition, Garth became the first female cast member to direct episodes of Beverly Hills, 90210.
Her successful role on Beverly Hills, 90210 opened the door to several lead roles in made-for-TV films in the 1990s, including Danielle Steel's Star (1993), Without Consent (1994), Falling for You (1995), and An Unfinished Affair (1996). She also had minor and supporting roles in the theatrical films Telling You (1998), My Brother's War (1997), and Power 98 (1996).
In 1994, Garth made a Special Guest Appearance at Wrestlemania X in New York City's Madison Square Garden.
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Garth ranked #59 on the FHM 100 Sexiest Women of 2000,[5] and #93 on the magazine's 100 Sexiest Women of 2001.[6]
In 2002, Garth starred in the sitcom What I Like About You as Valerie Tyler. Along with co-star Amanda Bynes, she appeared on the show for all four seasons. The show centered around the relationship of the Tyler sisters, along with their friendships and romances. In 2003 she starred in the television movies The Last Cowboy and the Christmas family drama Secret Santa, playing as a journalist. She and the cast Secret Santa won the 2004 CAMIE Award.
In 2005 she voiced her Beverly Hills, 90210 character Kelly Taylor, as well as an additional role in the DVD Film Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story. The ensemble cast also included Seth McFarlane, Alex Borstein, Mila Kunis, and Drew Barrymore. Garth also starred in the 2007 TV teen drama film Girl, Positive, playing a teacher who was HIV positive. She and co-star Andrea Bowen (known for the series Desperate Housewives) won a Prism Award for their performances.
In 2007, Garth appeared on Season 5 of Dancing with the Stars and was paired with Derek Hough. They reached the semi-finals in the competition.
In September 2008, Garth returned to the role of Kelly Taylor on the series premiere of the CW Network's spin-off series, 90210. In the new series, Garth's character Kelly Taylor is now a guidance counselor at West Beverly High, where her half-sister Erin Silver also attends.[7] Kelly was reintroduced with a four-year-old son, whose father is ex-boyfriend Dylan McKay. The writers were eager to have her share scenes with former Beverly Hills, 90210 co-star Shannen Doherty, who reprised her role of Brenda Walsh.[8] Tori Spelling, who played Donna Martin in the original series, later joined the spin-off in a recurring role as well. Garth reprised the role in the second season.
Garth appeared on the U.S. game show Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? on November 21, 2008. She won $100,000 for her charity, the American Heart Association. This TV show also noted that Garth owns a horse ranch in Santa Barbara, CA.
In 2009, she played the role of Natasha in Candace Bushnell's Web series The Broadroom, which premiered in September.
In January 2010, Garth starred in a web series created by NBC Universal called "Garden Party". The show is aired on iVillage and focuses on various farms, vegetables, and how parents can promote healthy eating in their children. "Garden Party" focuses on a different vegetable each month and is sponsored by Hidden Valley Ranch.
Personal life
On April 16, 1994, Garth married musician Daniel B. Clark. They separated in 1995 and Garth filed for divorce in 1996. In 1996, Garth met actor Peter Facinelli while filming the movie An Unfinished Affair. She converted to Catholicism and on January 20, 2001, she married Facinelli in the traditional Roman Catholic ceremony.[9] They have three daughters: Luca Bella (born on June 30, 1997), Lola Ray (born on December 6, 2002), and Fiona Eve (born on September 30, 2006).
Film and television credits
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1989 | Just Perfect | Girl | TV film |
1993 | Danielle Steel's Star | Crystal Wyatt | TV film |
1994 | Without Consent | Laura Mills | TV film |
1995 | Lies of the Heart: The Story of Laurie Kellogg | Laurie Kellogg | TV film |
1995 | Falling for You | Meg Crane | TV film |
1996 | A Loss of Innocence | Chelnicia Bowen | TV film |
1996 | An Unfinished Affair | Sheila Hart | TV film |
1996 | Power 98 | Sharon Penn | |
1997 | My Brother's War | Mary Fagan Bailey | |
1998 | Telling You | Amber | |
2001 | Watching Detectives | Celeste | |
2002 | How High | Elle | TV film |
2003 | Secret Santa | Rebecca Chandler | TV film |
2003 | The Last Cowboy | Jackie Cooper | TV film |
2005 | Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story | Kelly Taylor (voice) | DVD film |
2007 | Girl, Positive | Sarah Bennett | TV film |
2011 | Mulligan | completed |
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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1989 | Growing Pains | Denise | 1 episode |
1989– 1990 |
A Brand New Life | Ericka McCray | 6 episodes |
1990 | Teen Angel | Karrie Donato | |
1990– 2000 |
Beverly Hills, 90210 | Kelly Taylor | 292 Episodes |
1992 | Melrose Place | Kelly Taylor | Guest appearance, 3 episodes. |
1993 | Teen Angel Returns | Karrie Donato | Guest appearance |
1994 | WrestleMania X | Herself | Guest timekeeper |
2000 | The Street | Gillian | 8 episodes |
2002– 2006 |
What I Like About You | Valerie "Val" Tyler | 86 Episodes |
2008 | Are You Smarter Than a 5th Grader? | Herself | Celebrity guest appearance |
2008– 2010 |
90210 | Kelly Taylor | 20 episodes |
2009 | The Broadroom | Natasha | Web series (4 episodes) |
2010– present |
Garden Party | Herself | NBC web series |
Awards and nominations
Year | Award | Category | Title | Result |
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1991 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Actress Supporting or Re-Occurring Role for a TV Series | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Nominated |
1992 | Young Artist Awards | Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Won |
1999 | Teen Choice Awards | Television – Choice Actress | Beverly Hills, 90210 | Nominated |
2005 | Character and Morality in Entertainment Awards | Best Ensemble Cast | Secret Santa | Won |
2008 | Prism Awards | Outstanding Performance in a Miniseries | Girl, Positive | Won |
References
- ^ My Life: Jennie Garth
- ^ "Jennie Garth" tv.yahoo.com. Retrieved on April 1, 2009
- ^ "Jennie Garth Credit Listings". Yahoo!. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ^ "Jennie Garth Credits". TV Guide. Retrieved 2009-06-22.
- ^ "FHM 100 Sexiest Women of 2000". FreeJose.com. Retrieved 2007-01-27.
- ^ "FHM 100 Sexiest Women of 2000". FreeJose.com. Retrieved 2007-01-27.
- ^ Ausiello, Michael (2008-05-10). "Jennie Garth joins 90210 Remake". Ausiello Report. TV Guide. Retrieved 2008-05-21.
- ^ "Exclusive: Tori Is Out, Shannen Is In for 90210 Remake!". E! Online. Retrieved 2008-07-31.
- ^ "'Jennie Garth Has Red-and-White Wedding'". ABC News. 2001-02-01. Retrieved 2010-05-16.
External links
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- 1972 births
- Actors from Arizona
- Actors from Illinois
- American film actors
- American Roman Catholics
- American soap opera actors
- American television actors
- American television producers
- Converts to Roman Catholicism
- Dancing with the Stars (US TV series) participants
- Living people
- People from Phoenix, Arizona
- People from Urbana, Illinois