Beverly Hills 90210/How Old were They?

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Expert: - 3/10/2006


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hi Crystal, its Tim. I was just curious at how old the stars were when 90210 started. If you know please e-mail me. Thank You

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Hello Tim,

I'll give you the ages they were when the pilot episode aired on Fox on October 4, 1990 since I don't know the exact dates that the episode was filmed on earlier that year.

Jason Priestley (Brandon)- 21, born in 1969
Shannen Doherty (Brenda)- 19, born in 1971
Jennie Garth (Kelly)- 18, born in 1972
Tori Spelling (Donna)- 17, born in 1973
Gabrielle Carteris (Andrea)- 29, born in 1961
Ian Ziering (Steve)- 26, born in 1964
Brian A. Green (David)- 17, born in 1973
Douglas Emerson (Scott)- turned 16 the next day, born in 1974

Luke Perry (Dylan) turned 24 (born in 1966) the same day his 1st episode aired on Fox (October 11, 1990). He did not appear in the pilot episode as you know.

Thanks for your question,
Crystal

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I have seen all 10 seasons of 90210 and have every episode on tape to locate answers. My expertise is on the first 6 seasons and the characters Brenda and Dylan, but I will attempt to answer any question pertaining to the show. Please no scene/dialogue questions because they are very time-consuming and frustrating. However, I will be happy to clarify misunderstood dialogue due to whispering and such if I'm able to. I will attempt to answer any song question for the original airdates and syndication. NO DVD SONG QUESTIONS PLEASE. Please see my "Life Experience" in my profile for song question updates, it may pertain to your question.

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I have every single episode on tape to find the answers. I watched and taped the show religiously. (All requests for copies of my videotapes/episodes will be declined.)
Update: The song used in "Crunch Time" during David's meth addiction is "Living In A Fantasy" by The Rainbow Band. Many thanks to the fellow 90210 Fan that contacted me with the info when they tracked it down. Also, the song used in "One Wedding and a Funeral" that Dylan & Toni dance to is "Nobody Knows Me" by Lyle Lovett. Same song is used during the scene where Dylan is crying while holding the wedding dress and then kitten. David & Donna's wedding song is "Spend My Life With You" by Eric Benet & Tamia. Same song was Steve & Janet's wedding song.

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Pertaining to BH90210: fan since original airing on Fox going back to 1991. Saw 1st season from reruns & syndication.

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