Miss Bowie
Shannen Doherty has a German Shepherd named Miss Bowie that she got in 2011 (named after David Bowie). Doherty is also an outspoken advocate for pet adoption, and often posts foster dogs looking for homes on her Instagram. In August 2016, Doherty told ETonline that Bowie was the first to detect her breast cancer, saying, “She would obsessively sniff right here on my right side for a long time before. So, it made sense when I got diagnosed. When I got back from surgery, [Bowie] again was kind of right in this area. Then when I had my first chemo, she would sniff my entire body up and down. And she was always protective before, but she has become this crazy, protective dog. It’s hard to get close to me when she’s around.”
Horse
Shannen Doherty has a horse.
Shannen Doherty
Birthday
April 12, 1971 (53)
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Shannen Doherty is an American actor best known for her role of Brenda Walsh in the cult classic TV series Beverly Hills, 90210, where her performance delivered a compelling portrayal of teenage life and family drama. She further amplified her popularity with her portrayal of Prue Halliwell in the supernatural drama Charmed, further asserting her range and versatility as an actor. Both of these roles have not only garnered her international recognition but have also etched her name in television history.
Throughout her career, Doherty has worked alongside various notable figures in the entertainment industry. She shared the screen with a slew of talented actors in Beverly Hills, 90210, including Luke Perry, Jason Priestley, Ian Ziering, Jennie Garth, Brian Austin Green, and Tori Spelling. In Charmed, she formed an unforgettable trio with Holly Marie Combs and Alyssa Milano. Off-screen, her collaboration with TV producer Aaron Spelling was pivotal in shaping her career.
In terms of awards and distinctions, Doherty’s performance in Beverly Hills, 90210 earned her a Young Artist Award for Best Young Actress Starring in a Television Series in 1991. She also received Saturn Award nominations for Best Actress on Television for her role in Charmed in both 1999 and 2000, indicative of her enduring presence in the industry.