Tori Spelling (born 1973)

Actress, TV personality, author

What is Tori Spelling (born 1973) known for?

Victoria Davey Spelling, more popularly known as Tori Spelling, is an accomplished American actress, author, and TV personality. Born on May 16, 1973, in Los Angeles, California, Tori Spelling is recognized as a notable alumni from Beverly Hills High School in Beverly Hills, CA.

Raised by television and film producer Aaron Spelling and Candy Spelling, Tori embarked on her acting career early, with the help of acting lessons from a coach hired by her father. Her first significant role was Donna Martin on the popular TV show Beverly Hills, 90210, which began in 1990 and was co-produced by her father's company, Spelling Television. This role, which she reprised in the show's 2019 spin-off, BH90210, earned her nominations for two Young Artist Awards.

Over her career, Spelling starred in several television films, such as "A Friend to Die For" (1994), "A Carol Christmas" (2003), and "The Mistle-Tones" (2012). She also appeared in both versions of "Mother, May I Sleep with Danger?" (1996 and 2016), and "The Last Sharknado: It's About Time" (2018). In independent cinema, Spelling acted in films like "The House of Yes" (1997), "Trick" (1999), "Scary Movie 2" (2001), and "Izzie's Way Home" (2016).

As an author, Spelling made her mark with her autobiography, Stori Telling, which topped the New York Times Best Seller list and was awarded the title of best celebrity autobiography in 2009.

Beyond her career in acting and writing, Spelling's life is marked by her relationships, notably with her ex-spouse Charlie Shanian, and Dean McDermott, with whom she has five children and separated from in 2023.