Shannen Doherty facts

  • Shannen Doherty is an American actress, known for her work as Brenda Walsh in Beverly Hills, 90210 and as Prue Halliwell in Charmed.
  • As a child, Shannen Doherty worked on the TV series Little House on the Prairie for its final 2 seasons.
  • Name at birth: Shannen Maria Doherty.
  • Her nickname is Shando.
  • Shannen was born in Memphis, Tennessee, on April, 12, 1971.
  • When Doherty was seven years old her family moved to Los Angeles.
  • Parents: Rosa and Tom Doherty.
  • Shannen Doherty is allergic to chocolate and wool. 
  • Shannen speaks English, Spanish and French.
  • Doherty is a supporter of the Republican party.
  • Shannen has an older brother named Sean Doherty.
  • Shannen Doherty Height 5' 3" (1.60 m).
  • Her favorite actresses are Meryl Streep, Jodie Foster, Whoopi Goldberg and Katherine Hepburn.
  • Michael Landon, who passed away in 1991, is Shannen's favorite actor.
  • Shannen loves to cook, something she has in common with her father, Tom.
  • Shannen Doherty has Crohn's disease.
  • Shannen was born on the same day and year as actor Nicholas Brendon.
  • Shannen Doherty loves listening to Pink Floyd, U2, Led Zeppelin and Frank Sinatra.