Shannen Doherty had a significant impact on television and film. The actress who died of cancer at the age of 53 had a filmography that began at age 10 and included a number of well-known films. She is best known for her roles in Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed. Heathers are also among her most well-known.

Doherty’s career spanned both the big screen and small. She continued to act in projects even after her cancer returned. Thanks to streaming, her fans can watch many of her projects and feel like she is still alive. Here are some of the most memorable roles from her career.

Brenda Walsh, ‘Beverly Hils, 90210’:

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In the 1990s, Beverly Hills 90210 was a show that defined a whole generation. It also produced many talented young stars. Shannen doherty played Brenda Walsh who moved to Beverly Hills with her parents, twin brother Brandon (Jason Priestly) and their twin sister, Jennifer. The fashion, the love triangle between Brenda (Jennie Garth), Dylan (Luke Perry) and Dylan (Jennie Perry), as well as the experience of being a teen in a wealthy city are all memorable.

She did reprise the role in several episodes from the first season of 90210 on The CW between 2007 and 2008. Paramount+ streams selected episodes of Beverly Hills 90210.

Prue Halliwell, ‘Charmed’:

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Doherty played her first major TV role since 90210 in 1998. It was just as bewitching. Doherty portrayed Prue Halliwell in the show, which was about three sisters who find out they aren’t just witches. They’re the Charmed Ones – the most powerful witches. She left the show after three seasons. The show killed her off and brought in a new Halliwell sibling. Charmed is still a fan favorite despite the fight between Doherty and Alyssa Milos .

Charmed can be streamed on Peacock, and Hulu.

Heather Duke, ‘Heathers’:

Shannen Doherty ruled the big screen with the black comedy Heaths before starring in Beverly Hills 90210. Doherty starred in the 1988 film that has been adapted to a musical, and a television reboot. The story follows four teenagers, three of whom have the name Heather, who form a high-school clique. The film is not perfect, however, as a new student has vowed to murder the popular students, and stage their deaths as suicide. Doherty played Heather Duke in this film, and she definitely proved her acting skills and impact on teenage culture.

Tube offers free streaming of Heathers.

Jenny Wilder, ‘Little House on the Prairie’:

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Doherty was 11 when she played her first role in 1982. She played Jenny Wilder on Little House on the Prairie in the ninth series and appeared in three television films following the end of the show. She was the last actor to join the series as it was its final season. But she made a mark, or Jenny would not have appeared in the post-series movies.

Peacock streams Little House on the Prairie.

Rene Mosier, ‘Mallrats’:

Shannen doherty was one of the first actresses to follow up 90210 with the Kevin Smith buddy film Mallrats. This movie came out in 1995. The film, which only grossed $2.1 million out of a budget of $6.1 million, has become a cult favorite. The story revolved around two best friends who went to the mall when their girlfriends broke up with them. One friend took part in a mall game show, while the other dated a store manager. Doherty portrayed Rene, Jason Lee’s Brodie’s ex-girlfriend, who began dating Ben Affleck Shannon Hamilton.

Mallrats can be purchased on Prime Video, Google Play Apple TV and Fandango At Home.

Kris Witherspoon, ‘Our House’:

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Kris Witherspoon played a memorable role in the NBC drama Our House which aired on NBC in 1986. The series lasted for two seasons. The Witherspoon Family and their struggles to adjust to living with three generations in the same home was the focus of the series. It was a classic, even though it only lasted two seasons.

Unfortunately, Our House cannot be streamed or purchased anywhere. However, we hope it will return soon.