Jennie Garth: Summary

Recent Role:: Kelly Taylor on 90210

Gender:: Female

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Birthplace:: Urbana, Illinois

Birth Name:: Jennifer Eve Garth

Jennifer Eve Garth was born to John and Carolyn, on April 3rd, 1972. She was born in Urbana, Illionis and grew up just outside Urbana on a 25 acre horse ranch. Her parents had 3 kids each from prior marriages so she grew up with all her older half siblings; Johnny, Chuck, Lisa, Cammie, Wendy, and Lynn.

At the young age of 13, Jennie and her family moved to Phoenix, Arizona. While living in Arizona, Jennie took dancing lessons and done a little modeling. Jennie dreamed of going to college and starting her own dance studio. At the age of 15 Jennie was discovered by a talent scout in a talent competion. Jennie dropped out of high school during her junior year. (She later obtained her GED)Jennie and her mother than moved to Los Angeles were she could become an actress. While in LA she started taking acting lessons and went to auditions every day. She only lived in LA for a few months before landing the role of Erica McCray on the NBC seriers A Brand New Life (1989). In less than a year, Jennie recieved a role on Beverly Hills 90210. On 90210 Jennie played Kelly Taylor, the popular girl that you love to hate. She even directed a few episodes on 90210. After 90210, Jennie starred in many made for television movies. Some of these movies she produced and directed herself. Jennie had her first daughter with Peter Facinelli, on June 29,1997. They named her Luca Bella. On January 20, 2001 Jennie and Peter were married on her ranch in Santa Barbara. On December 6, 2002, Jennie and Peter had their second daughter, Lola Ray and Fiona Eve is their third daughter (who was born on September 30, 2006.) Jennie played Valerie Tyler on "What I like about you," which was cancelled in 2006 after four seasons. She voiced her Beverly Hills, 90210 character Kelly Taylor in 2005. Additionally, had a role in the DVD Film Family Guy Presents Stewie Griffin: The Untold Story. The ensemble cast also consisted of: Seth McFarlane, Alex Borstein, Mila Kunis, and Drew Barrymore. Garth also starred in the 2007 TV teen drama film Girl, Positive, portraying a teacher who was HIV positive. She and co-star Andrea Bowen (known for the series Desperate Housewives) received a Prism Award for their performances. Garth returned to the role of Kelly Taylor on the series premiere of the CW Network's spin-off series, 90210 in September 2008. She made an appearance 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. In 2007, Garth was on Season 5 of Dancing with the Stars with Derek Hough as her partner. She consistently received high scores throughout the whole competition and was one of the few contestants to maintain 8's and above after week two. While they was one of the final couples standing, she and Derek Hough ultimately did not win. Jennifer Eve Garth was born to John and Carolyn, on April 3rd, 1972. She was born in Urbana, Illionis and grew up just outside Urbana on a 25 acre horse ranch. Her parents had 3 kids each from prior marriages so she grew up with all her older half siblings; Johnny, Chuck, Lisa, Cammie, Wendy, and Lynn.

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Blog Spotlight: Jennie Garth Reveals She Has a Heart Condition
Gabby Babble discusses the latest Jennie Garth news...Read More
- 05/27/09 1:30 PM
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90210 reveals Beverly Hills secret
One of the best kept secrets from Beverly Hills 90210 is revealed this week in the remade teen drama 90210.
- 02/06/09 7:00 AM
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90210 arrives in the UK
The Beverly Hills 90210 spin-off series arrives in the UK this Monday and we've got a sneak video preview so you can get an idea of what to expect.
- 01/22/09 8:18 AM
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5th Grader, Apprentice raid B-list
Elementary quiz show to welcome Simmons, Garth, Cain; Trump's next show includes Joan Rivers, Dennis Rodman.
- 08/20/08 2:30 PM
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90210 A-OK at CW
Not so shocking: Modern-day Beverly Hills given series order; Filthy Rich, Stylista also picked up.
- 05/12/08 12:41 PM
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kiwiluvsCB
member since: Dec 28, 2007
Jennie Garth is an amazing actress. When I first saw What I like about you, I knew that I was in love with it. It was so funny. That show introduced to the phenomenal work of Jennie. ...Continue »
I thought that Val and Holly Tyler were very funny siblings. I'm a person who loves to laugh and it takes more than reading from script to show that you're talented. Jennie definitely puts effort into her work. After tuning in each week to watch what the gang was up, to I checked out Beverly Hills,90210. I couldn't help but compare Kelly and Val. I couldn't believe they were played by the same person. It's amazing how Jennie can play something so serious and then play something funny. I wish her all the success and reward for her work and hope to see more of her. I will definitely always be a fan of hers.
05/23/08 07:10pm | report abuse
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txgirl75
member since: Jun 6, 2005
I have to say I am so glad she is going to be on the 90210 spin off. Even though she played a rich snob and still couldn't help to like her. Had great clothes and great boyfriends. It will be nice to see Kelly all grown up. I know the show just went off 8 ...Continue »
years ago but it will be nice seeing her help kids out in trouble and see what's she's like now. I'm excited at first i was like oh if they don't get any of the orginal cast don't know if i want to watch. SHe was one of my favorite cast on 90210. She's also done some good movies and liked her on what i like about you even though it was corny at times. I'm excited about 90210 spin off and hope they bring some more cast from the old show to the new show. I know it won't be the same as the orginal 90210 but i do hope it's as good.
05/13/08 12:00pm | report abuse
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dannyp
member since: May 16, 2003
for some reason she has alot more to show for than what was shown through out her career. she always looked beutiful in every show i saw of her. ...Continue »
Jennie garth will always be remembered for her days on beverly hills 90210. She was one of the cast memebers that made that show what it is today without a doubt. she had skills that the dirctors didnt use at times, her emotional ouburst scenes were very talented at times, and she gave aweseome performances in alot of episodes. her and illan mackay will always be the best tv series couple, nobody could beat them in any way. ive watched this show latly, on re runs and i got to say, now i know why people loved this show so uch back in the day.
02/26/07 08:46pm | report abuse
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Coronapoet
member since: Jun 18, 2005
An amazing actress, who deserves more attention. ...Continue »
Jennie Garth is an amazing actress, I've been following her career for a very long time now. The first time I remember seeing her, was an episode of �Growing Pains�. When I heard about �Beverley Hills, 90210� adding her to the main cast, I knew I had to check out the series. Jennie's role of Kelly Taylor was amazing. She was the right woman for the job, nobody could've pulled it off better than her.

When �...90210� ended, I knew she would take a break and be back before you knew it. Sure enough, she landed a role in the WB series, �What I Like About You�. I'm just as big of a fan today as I was back in the 80s when she first hit the TV Screen. What I like about Jennie, is that she's just herself and not trying to show off or act like a big shot. She's one of the best things to come from Illinois, I should know, I live near her hometown of Champaign-Urbana. If you haven't seen �What I Like About You�, you really should... she's amazing!
01/25/06 06:41pm | report abuse
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jenny_wilder
member since: Dec 22, 2005
Jennie is great! ...Continue »
I first because a fan of Jennie Garth when I was watching reruns on Beverly Hills, 90210. Then I started watching What I Like About You. Then i saw the Lifetime movie "Danielle Steel's 'Star'", then i saw The Story of Laurie Kellogg. And Jennie is just great. Her preformances are amazing, especially in 'Laurie Kellogg'.
12/27/05 08:17am | report abuse