Genie garth biography

Jennifer Eve Garth born April 3, [ 1 ] is an American actress.

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The youngest of seven children though their only child together , Garth spent much of her youth on a acre horse ranch between Sadorus and Arcola, Illinois. For a time, the family stayed in Tuscola, Illinois ; but eventually, they settled in Glendale, Arizona , when Garth was around 13 years old. She studied dance and modeled, and was soon discovered at a local talent competition by Randy James, a Hollywood scout and manager.

Determined to become an actress, Garth would receive audition materials from Los Angeles that she would work on with Jean Fowler, a local acting coach. She left school during her junior year to work in Los Angeles with James and later obtained her high school diploma in California. In , she landed the role of Kelly Taylor in the series Beverly Hills, Throughout the series, Garth's character went through occasional rough times and dealt with difficult issues in her personal life and with her family.

She directed two episodes which was the second most of any cast member, and was the only female cast member of the show to direct. She was also instrumental in launching the spin-offs Melrose Place and , with the character of Kelly becoming a continuity icon by appearing in most franchise episodes. She also had minor and supporting roles in the theatrical films Telling You , My Brother's War , and Power 98 Garth also appeared at the WWF's WrestleMania X pay-per-view in as the guest timekeeper for the show's main event.

Garth ranked No. She and Bynes appeared on the show for all four seasons. The show centered around the Tyler sisters' relationships, friendships, and romances. In , she starred in the television movies The Last Cowboy and the Christmas family drama Secret Santa , playing a journalist. They reached the semi-finals of the competition.