The series is about the journey of teenagers in the affluent Beverly Hills neighborhood from their high school years to their college years. He talks about the endless series of crises of this small group, who are somehow involved in every social problem that deserves media coverage, from alcoholism to South African apartheid, from pregnancy to AIDS. Let’s see how the actors of the series “Beverly Hills 90210” have changed 33 years after the release of the series.
Luke PerryDylan McKay
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Luke Perry. Photo: Getty Images, 2018
Luke Perry played Dylan Michael McKay; He was a loner in high school until he found the gang. In February 2019, Perry suffered a massive stroke at her home in Los Angeles. The actor died on March 4 of the same year.
Jennie Garth – Kelly Taylor
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Jennie Garth. Frame from the “Beverly Hills 90210” series, 1990 -
Jennie Garth. Photo: Getty Images, 2023
Jennie Garth played Kelly Marlene Taylor, who transforms from a “spoiled teenage vixen” to a down-to-earth 25-year-old.
Jason PriestleyBrandon Walsh
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Jason Priestley. Frame from the “Beverly Hills 90210” series, 1990 -
Jason Priestley. Photo: Getty Images, 2022
Jason Priestley portrayed the character of Brandon Andrew Walsh, who is considered the moral center of the series.
Shannen DohertyBrenda Walsh
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Shannan Doherty. Frame from the “Beverly Hills 90210” series, 1990 -
Shannen Doherty with her husband. Photo: social networks, 2023
Shannen Doherty played Brenda Walsh, Brandon’s twin sister. She felt very lonely when she first arrived in Beverly Hills, but she soon became friends with Donna, Kelly, Steve, David and Andrea. She was a sweet girl until about the second season, after which her character started to become more rebellious and assertive.
Tori Spelling-Donna Martin
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Tori Spelling. Frame from the “Beverly Hills 90210” series, 1990 -
Tori Spelling. Photo: Getty Images, 2023
Tori Spelling played the role of Donna Marie Martin. He’s very docile and sweet.
Ian Ziering – Steve Sanders
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Ian Ziering. Frame from the “Beverly Hills 90210” series, 1990 -
Ian Ziering. Photo: Getty Images, 2023
Ian Ziering played Steven “Steve” Sanders. Steve is a carefree and smug rich man. Despite her irresponsibility, she brings out the more mature side of her personality throughout the series.
Gabrielle Carteris – Andrea Zuckerman
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Gabrielle Carteris. Frame from the “Beverly Hills 90210” series, 1990 -
Gabrielle Carteris. Photo: social networks, 2023
Gabrielle Carteris played Andrea Zuckerman, who was introduced throughout high school as a focused student and socially shy girl.
Brian Austin Green – David Silver
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Brian Austin Green. Frame from the “Beverly Hills 90210” series, 1990 -
Brian Austin Green. Photo: Getty Images, 2023
David Silver, played by Megan Fox’s ex-husband Brian Austin Green, has always wanted to be a part of the popular male crowd and join the “gang”, which at some point he succeeded.
Tiffani Thiessen – Valerie Malone
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Tiffani Thiessen. Frame from the “Beverly Hills 90210” series, 1990 -
Tiffani Thiessen. Photo: social networks, 2023
Tiffani Thiessen played Valerie Malone, an unhealthy and emotionally disturbed friend of the Walsh family in Minnesota. Valerie came to the “gang” as a naive young girl; but at the end of the episode where he first appeared, he was already doing illegal things.
Carol Potter – Cindy Walsh
James Eckhouse – Jim Walsh
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Carol Potter. Photo: social networks, 2021
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James Eckhouse. Frame from the “Beverly Hills 90210” series, 1990 -
James Eckhouse and Carol Potter. Photo: social networks, 2019
James Eckhouse and Carol Potter played Brandon and Brenda’s parents, Jim and Cindy Walsh, who later moved to Hong Kong when Jim was promoted. They were Brenda and Brandon’s main source of stability and guidance for the first five seasons. They are always hospitable and leave room for those in need at their table.
Joe E. Tata – Nat Bussicchio
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Joe E Tata. Frame from the “Beverly Hills 90210” series, 1990 -
Joe E Tata. Photo: Getty Images, 2019
Joe E. Tata played Nat Bussicchio, a former Hollywood actor, Brandon’s boss, owner and manager of Peach Pit, a 1950s-style diner where the gang always hangs out. He often acts as a moral guide for men, especially after Jim and Cindy Walsh leave the show. Joe was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s in 2018 and died in 2022 at the age of 85.
Source: People Talk

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