Cindy Walsh | 90210 Wiki | Fandom So I got the job, and it was like, Life can begin again. Andrea made a cameo appearance at Donna's bachelorette party, while her daughter, Hannah (played by Hallee Hirsh), was briefly shown on the spin-off 90210. He has a cocaine problem and drags Kelly into it. Brandon Walsh: Starts Gambling In Season Three She subsequently agrees to direct a high school musical at West Beverly Hills High when the original director is no longer available. He loves the main cast, and often comes to the rescue of the characters. D'Shawn is friends with the gang. The role of Jim and Cindy Walsh : r/BeverlyHills90210 - Reddit She is portrayed by Carol Potter. Tori Spelling's younger brother Randy got into the family act (father Aaron said it was "fine with me") and made his acting debut as a beach club camp counselor in Season 3. I know, says Potter. By using our Services, you agree to our use of cookies. Three months later, she auditioned for the role of Brandon Teena in "Boys Don't Cry" which would net Swank her first of two Academy Awards. Jims promotion keeps him insanely busy, while Cindys alone in a new state far away from family and friends. Season 2 heats up midway when then the gang is ready to start their junior year, forced tostress about the SATs,again. He jumps bail after Valerie (who he began sleeping with after Kelly cut ties to him) posts her club assets for his bond but was tracked down and sent to prison to serve his sentence of at least two years in prison for drug possession and fleeing arrest, with Valerie breaking up with him when he's brought to justice. Daniel Cosgrove portrays Matt Durning (main, season 910), an attorney who became the legal go-to guy for various issues with the group, including Valerie's self-defense murder of her molesting father, Noah's drunken driving, and David's statutory rape charge. Some roles, for one reason or another, need to be recast, which happened with a few of the adults in the "90210" room. She spent time at a mental hospital after threatening to torch herself, along with a parade float, and writing threatening letters to West Beverly and leaving obscene phone messages on the Walshes' answering machine. Antonia Marchette [15] Later she accepted his help in getting a job at the Peach Pit, and soon after realized he was a nice guy who was good with her son. He ended the series by committing to AA and falling in love with a troubled young single mom he met there. Why did Jim and Cindy Walsh leave 90210? The same is true of Luther Vandross' guest appearance. When Gabrielle Carteris' five year contract was up, and her character was happy with a baby, shetold Entertainment News Wire that she "didn't want to be looking for a job in two years." With Jason Priestley, Jennie Garth, Ian Ziering, Brian Austin Green. OK, junior year went on for two seasons, basically. Matt had a secret, though: his wife had been in an institution in New York due to severe mental illness, and later found medication that helped her enough that she could head to L.A. to be with him. Brandon is mentioned in the spin-off 90210 as having a family. Cindy Beevis If you continue to use this site we will assume that you are happy with it. It is unknown what happens after she leaves. Joe Bradley appeared in 23 episodes. Andrea Zuckerman The former editor of the "West Beverly Blaze" (Gabrielle Carteris) left the 90210 with daughter Hannah when husband Jessie got into Yale Law School. Ann Gillespie plays Jackie Taylor, Kelly's mother (recurring, season 110). Quiz: How Much Do You 9021-Know? | HowStuffWorks The baby, born premature, was named Hannah and required time in the hospital after birth. After that, Dylan gave his condo to Brandon to keep an eye on and left town. [11] Andrea was introduced as a focused student who was socially shy all through high school, with a huge crush on Brandon, but their relationship remained platonic. He dated Sophie, then Gina, then Camille, and finally reunited with Donna, whom he married in the series finale. The students stole props, threw eggs at the crew, and protested the show's lack of diversity. Executive Producer Aaron Spelling agreed, and looked to spice up the show with a new character who was "a little off-center," and "a dangerous guy," to pair with the smiley Minnesota Walsh twins. [16][17] She became romantically involved with Brandon. She was accidentally killed by a hitman who was hired by her father to kill Dylan the day after their wedding. John is usually the straight man next to Felice's antics. In Season 6, he made friends with Antonia "Toni" Marchette, the daughter of his father's killer, Anthony Marchette. John Martin appeared in 30 episodes, while Felice Martin appears in 41 episodes. Douglas Emerson portrays Scott Scanlon (main, season 1; recurring, season 2), a character that starred during Season 1 as David's nerdy best friend. When Dylan offered her a trip around the world, Brandon responding by proposing marriage, but she walked away from both offers. 144 In season 4, it is revealed that Nat has a brother, Joey, who helps Brandon run the Peach Pit while Nat recovers from a heart attack and surgery. Jack said he loved Dylan and Dylan responded in kind and they parted ways forever. Steve's adoptive mother Samantha (Christine Belford) is an actress and the former star of the Hartley House TV program; she later comes out as a lesbian. One of the definitive shows of the 1990s, "90210" originally follows the lives of Brandon and Brenda Walsh, who both eventually leave the show, and their friends through high school and. I don't know what they were looking for, but they didn't want to keep me after my first episode. He and Gina, a new friend within the group, became romantically involved for a time. Afterward, he made a major play for Kelly, convinced they were soulmates. She was the nice girl until around the second season, when her character began to progress into being more rebellious and devious. Cindy Walsh Spelling wanted him so badly for a regular role that he agreed to personally pick up Perry's salary for two seasons. In the spin-off 90210 it is revealed that Donna continued as a fashion designer, working internationally after closing her boutique in Los Angeles. Brenda Walsh(daughter)Brandon Walsh(son)Paula Beevis(sister)Sheila Beevis (sister)Arlene Beevis(mother)Bill Beevis(father)Lindsey(niece)Georgette Walsh(mother-in-law)Carrie(cousin) I thought, you know, this is the one magazine that I even care about. When Perry auditioned for this new role, Spelling was instantly taken with him, but the studio didn't share the same enthusiasm. They call me maam., Parents are the ones who accost me, says Eckhouse, laughing. When she turned both him and Brandon down, he decided to avenge his father's murder. Brendas parents set her up on a blind date with the son of one of Mr. Walshs clients, and while she was hesitant at first to go, she and her date, Stuart, became serious very quickly, announcing their marriage engagement at the Walshs 20th wedding anniversary only two weeks after they first met. 1 2 3 4 5 6 8 Even through his relationship with Kelly, Dylan was always there for Brenda, indicating their bond was permanent and strong. Though Jim has a strong sense of morality, he is very committed to his work and loyal to his employersso much that he finds himself at odds with Brandon, who often defends causes important to him, even at the expense of his father's business interests. In 90210, he returns as a recurring character and the boss of Dixon Wilson. When the series began, James "Jim Walsh" Eckhouse was only 14 years older than his 'son' Jason "Brandon Walsh" Priestley, who was 21 at the time. During the sixth season, Nat rekindled his romance with his former girlfriend, Joan Diamond, whom he hadn't seen in over two decades. In season 1, Gail portrayed Tom, a bellhop working at a Palm Springs hotel who helps Brenda find a place to sleep after she gets lost. Celeste, Brenda and Donna then assist Steve in humiliating John. Kelly's feelings for John led her to separate from her boyfriend Dylan, stating that she no longer wanted to go steady. Two of the 90210 's "oldest" actors - Rob Estes and Jennie Garth - have just announced that they will be leaving the CW program. Jim's Minneapolis-based company transferred him back. Life and career. Luckily for Steve, that threat from Mrs. Teasley about having to repeat his junior year, for technically a third time, was all but a nightmare to start Season 3. After five seasons, Jim and Cindy Walsh moved as far away from "90210" as possible to 999077 (Hong Kong). She is portrayed by Carol Potter . She began dating David Silver in high school. Emma Caulfield portrayed Susan Keats (recurring, season 6), editor of the college paper (The CU Condor), self-proclaimed feminist, and love interest of Brandon in Season 6; was impregnated by ex-boyfriend Jonathan Caston, had an abortion, and later won an award for her article on the right to choose. In By Accident, Dixon dumps Silver after taking advice from his mother, but later in Help Me, Rhonda they get back together after Silver finally admits that she is in love with him. She stayed through a few middle seasons. The 90 Most Important Moments of 'Beverly Hills, 90210' Tori Spelling portrays Donna Marie Martin. She met up with Brandon years later while she was living in San Francisco during Season 4, before moving to study marine biology in France. Gina was resentful of Donna because of the Martins' wealth, while she grew up poor with a mean-spirited, bullying stage mother. Jackie then entered rehab and remained clean throughout the rest of the series. But they didn't actually mean it. After his father Mel and Kelly's mom Jackie married and welcomed their daughter Erin, David was fully part of the gang. She also worries about her kids, who are almost immediately upon arrival thrown into some extreme situations, like saving a teen girl from drowning. Near the series end, a New York-based investor bought out the Beat for $750,000, with Steve stepping away while Janet took on editorial duties that left her exhausted and away from her family; she happily agreed to Steve's plan that they would take their windfall and use it to create and jointly run a new publication. Brian Austin Green This "anticlimactic" ending "just left a bad taste in my mouth," Priestley told The Guardian, adding that he "felt like I'd wasted nine years of my life." Entertainment Weekly is a registered trademark of Meredith Corporation All Rights Reserved. Felice tried to appear moral and straight-laced (she even supported West Beverly's decision to suspend her daughter prior to graduation after Donna got drunk at the prom) but she was often hypocritical: she had an affair that nearly ended her marriage and had to admit that her own insistence in premarital celibacy was a lie because she's gotten pregnant and had an abortion while in college. Paul Johansson plays John Sears (recurring, season 4), who is introduced as a student of California University, where he, Steve Sanders, and several others shared a prestigious fraternity, KEG House. Celeste then breaks up with John and reunites with Steve. She later met up with the gang during their trip to Hawaii and learned that she is happy, engaged, and has no ill feelings toward Brandon or Kelly. It was assumed he went to Harvard, but in Season 10 he admitted that his acceptance there was withdrawn after he drove drunk and had a crash where his girlfriend was killed, only escaping jail because of his father's connections. It dealt with drug abuse, learning disabilities,. In retrospect, he told CNN that he regretted leaving the show, believing he and Kelly were supposed to end up together in the end. How much did Jennie Garth make on 90210? [Facts!] James Eckhouse, who played Jim, once said in an interview that, "I had felt I really had done wanted I wanted to do. He began to slowly reveal a more mature side of his personality through his friendship with Brandon Walsh because they're best friends through high school, college, and later housemates. Both characters have a lot in common, as they love . The two were briefly reunited soon afterward, but they finally decided that Jack would be murdered by his old criminal associates if his former identity was revealed. Cin (by Dylan) Her husband, Corey, took their divorce badly, and attempted to take it out on Brandon, and later on Steve Sanders, who tried to pass off an essay of Brandon's as his own. Beverly Hills, 90210: The Official Magazine, The Twins, The Trustee And The Very Big Trip, Do Not Sell or Share My Personal Information. At a plant nursery, they are spotted by Cindy's old flame, whom she hasnt seen i 20 years. She was able to get admission to the program and departed Beverly Hills. Grad student at California UniversityHomemaker They choose to completely get rid of them rather than make them give them a reduced role like they did the other actors parents to free up money in the budget to offer more money to the bigger stars like Jason and keep them happy. While Brandon and the rest of his friends usually gave Valerie the benefit of the doubt, and ultimately remained friends with her (particularly when Valerie ceased her malicious ways or appeared to atone for them), she and Kelly remained constant enemies throughout the entire series, save for a few instances where both women were to be cordial with each other. ", Lucy Liu appeared at the Peach Pit as Courtney, the "perfect waitress," with only "five lines or under. Michelle Phillips plays Abby Malone (recurring, season 79), who is Valerie's mother, from whom Valerie is estranged after her father dies. Their daughter Madeline was born after a protracted struggle around Thanksgiving, and Steve later brought Janet's parents back into their lives as well. . Before Aaron Paul was "Breaking Bad" he made his "awful" TV debut and netted his first screen kiss as a Romeo named "Chad. In the fall of '95, I went back to school and got a master's in marriage and family therapy, and became a licensed therapist. As a couple, they are stable, although not without their issues (Jim and Cindy are both tempted to have extra-marital affairs in season one). Matt and Dylan had a mostly-unfriendly rivalry over their shared love for Kelly, with Matt successfully proposing to Kelly, but also having serious professional difficulties. She was in a long-term relationship with Noah Hunter, although it went south because of his drinking and her affair with Wayne. Luke Perry left Beverly Hills, 90210 in the fall of 1995 as he wanted to pursue other projects. A magazine illegally obtained her age and went public with it, but it didn't matter, as Carteris was so entrenched on the show by that point,telling People, "A producer did say to me, 'You're lucky we didn't know your age when we hired you.'" Making a splash: A deep dive into the live-action. Dylan's negligent New Age-following mother Iris (Stephanie Beacham) occasionally appears but lives in Hawaii. Jim and Cindy Walsh arrive in town from Hong Kong to help plan Brandon and Kelly's wedding. This is all without diving into her sexual assault, the court case, and her eventually killing her assailant. The gang buries a time capsule in Scott's memory at the episode's end. They reconciled late in the season as Jesse used his background as a Yale University graduate to get Andrea into the college and find a clerkship nearby. "Mr. Spelling, however, went to the mat for me, and here I am. On Tuesdays 90210 a shocker eight years in the making was revealed Dylan McKay is the father of Kelly Taylors 4-year-old son. Steve was romantically involved with Clare Arnold in Seasons 6 and 7 but she moved to France, and they broke up. Kelly got pregnant late in the season and considered an abortion, but ended up having a miscarriage. In Season 3, Brandon developed a serious gambling problem, which led to Nat, his boss at the Peach Pit, bailing him out after he got into trouble with a mobster bookmaker. But as their kids grew up, there was little need . She was dating Griffin at the time but quickly fell for Ray's charm and talent and dumped Griffin for Ray on Halloween. Later on, Kelly decided she loved Dylan most of all, and Matt decided their connection was real, so he ended the engagement and left town. In Season 5, he started drinking and doing drugs again and alienated all of his friends while having an empty sexual relationship with Valerie Malone. It's no wonder the Walsh home was the go-to hangout. They're not staying in high school forever. Valerie later goes to the cops to turn herself in, and Abby finally forgives her, saying nothing that happened to her was her fault and Valerie can and must forgive herself too. I really hadn't had any substantial work in that time. David Gail plays Stuart Carson (recurring, season 4), Brenda's wealthy, 20-something suitor shortly after starting college in Season 4. Viewers didn't notice or realize at the time how vital the music was a part of the viewing experience. Throughout its decade-long run, the series had substantial cast changes. Carol Potter During the seventh season, John suffers a stroke, which Donna initially blames on David (who was present because he was getting advice on how to win over Felice), but she realizes that he wasn't responsible. And no ardent follower of the shows high school Sturm and pubescent Drang would even think of tearing the clothes off of James Eckhouse. Valerie returns as a guest at Donna's bridal shower and wedding in the series finale and appears on good terms with everyone there. Jennie Garth portrays Kelly Marlene Taylor, the gradual main character who appears throughout the entirety of the series (and the premiere episodes of spin-offs Melrose Place and 90210), maturing from "spoiled teen vixen to grounded 25-year-old. Clare evolved throughout the show; at first she was wild-child bad girl, but she eventually matured and became an integral part of the gang. It constantly amazes me.". Beverly Hills, 90210premiered on FOX in 1990 and in the pilot, the Walsh twins Doherty's Brenda and Jason Priestley's Brendan moved from Minnesota to California with their parents Potter's. She went to Europe during the summer after her junior year of high school and had a short-lived romance with Rick (played by Dean Cain) and eventually met and almost married Stuart, the son of one of Jim's business partners. According to the Los Angeles Daily News, the Oxy students at the time weren't thrilledwith the filming on their campus. They always keep an open door and a place at their table for whoever might need it. With Anna's help to convince Jim and Cindy Walsh, she uses their address as a way to attend West Beverly Hills High School temporarily, while she awaits to testify at the trial involving a drive-by shooting near Dogtown, where she does volunteer work at a rec center. At the carnival, Steve finds out that John is dating Steve's ex-girlfriend, Celeste Lundy. Why does Dylan leave 90210? He fell in love with her, gave up his quest, and married her. '", Eva Longoria got her first set of wings playing a stewardess who is of no help to Dylan, as she "could barely remember" her own name. Family Im like their mothers friend. Ray made one appearance in Season 7, called in by the friends when David had a breakdown in Las Vegas, and was critical of them for not stepping in and helping him during his downward spiral. Valerie came off to the gang as a naive young woman; however, at the end of the episode in which she first appeared she was seen rolling a joint. Why? Why did Clare leave 90210? - Thecrucibleonscreen.com First seen She was almost burned alive at a rave, and later developed a coke habit from her boyfriend, which she went to rehab for, then was stalked and almost killed by her roommate. Jim and Cindy depart L.A. for Hong Kong on business in the summer of 1995, leaving their now-grown son Brandon whose sister had departed for England a year prior to live his life independently. However, Kelly eventually found out that John only wanted to sleep with her. She was romantically involved with Dan Rubin, her resident adviser, and met Jesse Vasquez at the Walshes' 20th anniversary, where he was tending bar. His and Donna's relationship went through several breakups and reconciliations and he had an active romantic life during his college years that included everyone from Claire Arnold to Valerie Malone and many other guest characters. Fox was touting itself as the fourth network. And although each hopes for richer story lines (They wont even let Cindy get a job, if you can believe that, says Potter), this summers episodes, in which Jim tries to break up Brenda and Dylan (Luke Perry), offer ample opportunity for family dysfunction, Beverly Hills-style. Who ends up together in the original 90210? Jesse and Andrea had romantic sparks immediately and Andrea soon dumped Dan and began going out with Jesse, later becoming pregnant with his child and eventually accepting Jesse's marriage proposal before they welcomed daughter Hannah. Brenda later breaks up with him when she realizes that Stuart is a negative person who cares more about impressing his overbearing father than doing what is right or treating her nicely. "90210" was a music heavy show. Even when Brandon (Jason Priestley) wrecks the car. She was friends with Jim and Cindy Walsh before the Malone family moved to Buffalo. Throughout the entire series, Brandon was involved in various journalism projects, from sports editor and co-chief of the Beverly Blaze in high school to co-editor of the CU Condor, a brief stint as news director at CUTV, and a year as student-body president (sophomore year). Although he and Donna were interested in each other while she was disgusted with Noah's behavior, their reunion turned his attention toward Kelly, and they began sleeping together as she got over Brandon's departure. There were actors much older than the characters they portrayed, ugly behind-the-scenes drama, and music we'd never hear again. Beverly Hills High had no interest in being used as a filming location either, and the show's eventual popularity ended up upsetting its students and their parents. I was coming out of this process of mourning. Life magazine did a photo spread and we were not included, as part of that photo. Brenda returns to Beverly Hills to star in a play and takes the opportunity to spend time with Kelly after gaining success as a theater actress and stage director in London. While the show's younger stars win the lion's share of the hysterical fan reaction, Eckhouse and Potter who, as Jim and Cindy Walsh, are 90210 's resident grown-ups get something . She told Yahoo!, "I wasn't even No. I think Cindy is long overdue to flip out! Dylan had lost all his money. The one where EW follows up with the cast. In the spin-off 90210, she and Dylan are shown to have broken up, although they share a son. She later found out he was a law student at Berkeley. Later, after she ended this relationship, she got the lead role in a production of Cat on a Hot Tin Roof and a subsequent spot in a London summer acting program. They met when in college and married when Cindy was 25, in 1973. While Jim tries to adjust to their new life and his workload, Cindy feels lonely and neglected, not helped by Jim making the decision to hire a housekeeper without discussing it with Cindy first. Why did Cindy and Jim leave 90210? - Darkskiesfilm.com She was strict, but compassionate, and became a respected administrator among the students who interacted with her most often. Before Adam Levine and bandmates made moves like Jagger as Maroon 5, they existed as Kara's Flowers and made a to rock outat the Peach Pit. He failed both times, and was fired after his attempt to get Steve and Brandon thrown out of California University. 'Beverly Hills, 90210' stars: Where are they now? - MSN During the first five seasons, they were Brenda and Brandon's main source of stability and guidance. Donna's birthday is Christmas Day. What happened to Jim and Cindy Walsh? He was the person many turned to when in trouble Donna's expulsion from high school, Brenda's many problems, Kelly's drug problem, Andrea's getting into Yale, Valerie's suicide attempt, Ray's lawsuit against Joe, Steve's constant stunts, and even Dylan's battle with drugs and alcohol and the murder of his wife. James Eckhouse, who played Jim, once said in an interview that, "I had felt I. They later make peace when Andrea and Brandon become co-editors of the paper. Brandon's sister had moved to England the previous year, so he was forced to become more self-reliant. Beverly Hills, 90210: 10 Worst Things Each Main Character Has Done It was supposed to be a one-shot deal," Perry was quoted as saying in the book "Beverly Hills 90210: Exposed!" It was later revealed that his family was very wealthy, and he used his money to buy out the PPAD (Peach Pit After Dark) club, around the same time that he began dating Donna. Jim and Cindy depart L.A. for Hong Kong on business in the summer of 1995, leaving their now-grown son Brandon whose sister had departed for England a year prior to live his life independently. CAROL POTTER, Cindy Walsh, 'Beverly Hills 90210' - New York Times Abby Malone appeared in nine episodes. Kelly and Donna opened their own clothing store in a mall, and Kelly started dating a lawyer from another floor of the mall, Matt Durning. So I thought they really meant that. [2][3], Jason Priestley was the last actor to be cast for the show.[4][5]. They met when in college and married when Cindy was 25, in 1973. The genesis for Scott's sudden and final departure from the series was due to the show needing to cut their budget. 3.". Jennie Garth, Rob Estes Both Leaving 90210 | TV Envy - Gear Live In time, she also shared a kiss with Dylan McKay, who later suspected that she merely wanted to seduce him in order for him to fund a movie project of hers. She works as a homemaker, volunteers at a recycling center and is an avid gardener after arriving in Beverly Hills. Kelly did the best she could with the cards she was dealt, including being the daughter of an embarrassing alcoholic and cocaine-addicted mother. She tries to hide this fact from Kelly by trying to push her away. Romances He was originally smitten with Valerie, who liked him but assumed he was a poor boat worker, and he broke things off with her when he found out she was also dating a rich guy. Jim and Cindy are the parents of Brandon and Brenda Walsh and are mainly introduced as such. I thought, I am never going to work again. 2. The Wedding: Part 2 He proposes to Brenda after knowing her for a short time, and they almost wed in Las Vegas before coming to their senses. What happened to Valerie on Beverly Hills, 90210? She flirted with David while Donna was in Paris, until she learned he had a girlfriend. Gabrielle Carteris witnessed . Episodes He seemed to be a man that was full of exuberance and excitement about living. Along with Nat, of Peach Pit glory, Jim and Cindy were the only adults who acted like grownups. He made his last appearance in Beverly Hills, 90210 Season 9 Episode 5 . They filmed at Occidental College. Her and Aaron Spelling had no ill will towards each other and the two re-teamed for the series "Charmed.". Jim and Cindy depart L.A. for Hong Kong on business in the summer of 1995, leaving their now-grown son Brandon whose sister had departed for England a year prior to live his life independently. She was stunned to learn that Donna's father was actually her father as well, having had a drunken fling with her mother that was covered up. In the later seasons, following a brief music career where he had a hit song, but quit in disgust when he learned that only happened because of record company payoffs.