Shannen Doherty is an American actress best known for her roles in the television series Beverly Hills, 90210 and Charmed. She has also appeared in films such as Heathers and Mallrats. Doherty began her career as a child actress, appearing in commercials and television shows such as Father Murphy and Little House on the Prairie. She rose to fame in the 1990s with her role as Brenda Walsh in the teen drama series Beverly Hills, 90210. Doherty has since gone on to appear in numerous television shows and films, including Charmed, Love, Inc., and the horror film Halloween: Resurrection.