Tori Spelling facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tori Spelling
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Spelling at Ultimate Women's Expo in 2018
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Victoria Davey Spelling
May 16, 1973 Los Angeles, California, U.S.
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| Years active | 1982–present |
| Television | Beverly Hills, 90210 |
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Charlie Shanian
(m. 2004; div. 2006)Dean McDermott
(m. 2006; div. 2024) |
| Children | 5 |
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| Relatives | Randy Spelling (brother) |
Victoria Davey Spelling (born May 16, 1973) is an American actress and author. She is well-known for her role as Donna Martin on the TV show Beverly Hills, 90210. She played this character from 1990 to 2000.
Tori has also appeared in many TV movies. These include A Friend to Die For (1994) and A Carol Christmas (2003). She has also been in independent films like The House of Yes (1997) and Scary Movie 2 (2001). In 2019, she played Donna Martin again in the show's spin-off, BH90210.
Tori Spelling is also a successful author. Her first autobiography, Stori Telling, became a top seller. It was even named the best celebrity autobiography of 2009.
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Early Life and Education
Tori Spelling was born in Los Angeles, California. Her mother is Candy Spelling and her father was Aaron Spelling. Aaron was a famous television and film producer. Tori has a younger brother named Randy Spelling, who used to be an actor.
Tori's family has Jewish roots. Their ancestors came to the United States from Russia and Poland. Her middle name, Davey, comes from her grandfather. She went to Beverly Hills High School. She later graduated from the private school Harvard-Westlake School in 1991.
Acting Career Highlights
Starting in Show Business
Tori started acting lessons at age six. Her father hired an acting coach for her. She soon got small roles on popular TV shows. These included The Love Boat and Saved by the Bell.
When she was 17, she got a big role. She was cast as Donna Martin on Beverly Hills, 90210. Her father's company helped produce the show. Tori played Donna for the show's entire run. She was nominated for two Young Artist Awards for her work.
While on Beverly Hills, 90210, Tori also acted in TV movies. These included A Friend to Die For (1994). She also appeared in independent films. Some of these were The House of Yes (1997) and Trick (1999).
Reality TV and Books
In 2006, Tori starred in the sitcom So Notorious. It was a comedy show about her public life. In 2007, she and her husband, Dean McDermott, started a reality show. It was called Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood. The show followed them as they ran a bed and breakfast.
Tori also launched her own fashion and jewelry line. She released her first autobiography, sTori TELLING, in 2008. Her second book, Mommywood, came out in 2009.
In 2009, Tori returned to the role of Donna Martin. She appeared in the Beverly Hills, 90210 spin-off, 90210.
Recent Projects
Tori released her third book, Uncharted TerriTORI, in 2010. She enjoys sharing her stories with fans. In 2011, she voiced the Pirate Princess in Jake and the Never Land Pirates. She also hosted Craft Wars, a crafting competition show.
In 2012, Tori hosted a special for My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic. She also appeared on Nick Jr.'s Yo Gabba Gabba!. In 2014, she starred in the TV series Mystery Girls. She worked with her former 90210 co-star Jennie Garth on this show.
Since 2018, Tori has hosted The Look: All Stars. She also appeared in the TV movie The Last Sharknado: It's About Time. In 2019, she competed on The Masked Singer as "Unicorn".
In 2020, Tori started a podcast called 9021OMG. She co-hosts it with Jennie Garth. They re-watch Beverly Hills, 90210 and share memories. In 2024, Tori competed on Dancing with the Stars.
Personal Life
Tori Spelling married actor Charlie Shanian in 2004. They later separated. In 2006, Tori married actor Dean McDermott. They had five children together. Their children are Liam Aaron, Stella Doreen, Hattie Margaret, Finn Davey, and Beau Dean.
Tori and Dean renewed their wedding vows in 2010. In 2023, Dean announced their separation. Tori officially filed for divorce in March 2024.
Filmography
Tori Spelling has appeared in many films and television shows. Here are some of her notable roles:
Films
- Troop Beverly Hills (1989) as Jamie
- The House of Yes (1997) as Lesly
- Scream 2 (1997) as Herself / Stab Sidney Prescott
- Trick (1999) as Katherine
- Scary Movie 2 (2001) as Alex Monday
- Cthulhu (2007) as Susan
- Kiss the Bride (2007) as Alex Golski
- The Mistle-Tones (2012) as Marci
- Izzie's Way Home (2016) as April (voice role)
Television Shows
- The Love Boat (1983)
- Saved by the Bell (1990) as Violet Bickerstaff
- Beverly Hills, 90210 (1990-2000) as Donna Martin (Main role)
- Melrose Place (1992) as Donna Martin
- A Friend to Die For (1994) as Stacey Lockwood (TV film)
- A Carol Christmas (2003) as Carol Cartman (TV film)
- So Notorious (2006) as Tori Spelling (Main role)
- Tori & Dean: Home Sweet Hollywood (2007-2012) as Herself
- 90210 (2009) as Donna Martin
- Jake and the Never Land Pirates (2011) as Pirate Princess (voice role)
- Craft Wars (2012) as Herself/host
- Mystery Girls (2014) as Holly Hamilton (Main role)
- The Last Sharknado: It's About Time (2018) as Raye Martin (TV film)
- The Masked Singer (2019) as Unicorn/Herself
- BH90210 (2019) as Herself/Donna Martin
- Dancing with the Stars (2024) as Herself
Music Appearances
Tori Spelling has also contributed to soundtracks for her films.
- "Enter You" (1999) from Trick
- "We Wish You a Merry Christmas" (2012) from The Mistle-Tones
- "The 12 Days of Christmas" (2012) from The Mistle-Tones
- "All I Want for Christmas" (2012) from The Mistle-Tones
Awards and Nominations
Tori Spelling has been recognized for her acting.
- Young Artist Award
- 1991: Won for Best Young Actress Guest Starring in a Television Series (Saved by the Bell)
- Nominated multiple times for her roles in Hotel and Beverly Hills, 90210
- Golden Raspberry Award
- 1998: Nominated for Worst New Star (Scream 2, The House of Yes)
- Satellite Award
- 2000: Nominated for Best Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture - Comedy or Musical (Trick)
- The Stinkers Bad Movie Award
- 2001: Won for Worst Supporting Actress (Scary Movie 2)
See also
In Spanish: Tori Spelling para niños
