Jennie Garth's Biography

Jennie Garth was born on 3 April 1972 in Urbana, Illinois. When she was 13, Jennie's family moved to Phoenix, Arizona. She grew up on a ranch and continued in adulthood to enjoy riding horses.

Jennie Garth's major breakthrough was in 1990 with her role as Kelly Taylor in Beverly Hills, 90210. Her role on Beverly Hills, 90210 lasted ten years.

In 2008, the series returned to TV called just 90210, with a new cast alongside Shannen Doherty and Jennie Garth.

Her TV credits also include playing Valerie Tyler in What I Like About You for four seasons until 2006.

Jennie Garth's TV career includes not just acting in various roles but also producer credits.

Jennie Garth met her second husband, actor Peter Facinelli when they both worked on the TV movie An Unfinished Affair.

Jennie Garth partnered Derek Hough in the fifth series of Dancing With The Stars.

Derek and Jennie did well in Dancing with the Stars but were the ninth couple to be eliminated.