Gabrielle Carteris

Actress best known for Beverly Hills, 90210

Gabrielle Carteris - Actress best known for Beverly Hills, 90210
Born

January 2nd, 1961
64 years ago

Category

Performers & Entertainers

Country

United States

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Born in 1961, an American actress gained fame through the role of Andrea Zuckerman in the television series Beverly Hills, 90210. The series aired from 1990 to 2000 and focused on the lives of a group of teenagers living in the upscale, star-studded community of Beverly Hills, California. In addition to acting, served as the president of the Screen Actors Guild from 2016 to 2022, advocating for the rights of actors and performers. Carteris has also appeared in various television films and series after Beverly Hills, 90210, continuing a successful career in the entertainment industry.

Played Andrea Zuckerman in Beverly Hills, 90210

Served as president of the Screen Actors Guild

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