Luke Perry
Television actor, Beverly Hills, 90210
Born
October 11th, 1966
58 years ago
Died
March 4th, 2019
6 years ago — 52 years old
Category
Performers & Entertainers
Country
United States
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An American actor, gained popularity for playing Dylan McKay on the television series Beverly Hills, 90210 from 1990 to 2000. The role became iconic and defined a generation's portrayal of youth culture in the 1990s. Later, starred as Fred Andrews in the television series Riverdale, which aired from 2017 until his passing in 2019. The work in both series established a significant legacy in the television industry.
Played Dylan McKay in Beverly Hills, 90210
Played Fred Andrews in Riverdale
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