90s' TV characters we loved: from Ally McBeal to Uncle Jesse

The late Shannen Doherty was known as Brenda Walsh in 'Beverly Hills, 90210'. She played a girl from the Midwest who moves into a wealthy neighborhood and attends a fancy high school in Beverly Hills.

For many, the favorite TV character in the 90s was Sarah Michelle Gellar, the vampire hunter in the series 'Buffy the Vampire Slayer.'

Aaah, the uncle we all dreamed of... John Stamos in 'Full House' was a huge success playing Uncle Jesse.

We never get tired of watching the reruns of 'Friends.' One of TV's most famous love stories is that of Rachel & Ross. We don't need to specify that Jennifer Aniston has become a world-famous star thanks to this role.

CJ Parker was one of the famous characters in the series 'Baywatch'. The role of the attractive lifeguard was played by Pamela Anderson.

Of course, 'Xena: Warrior Princess' belongs on this list. Hers was an epic series that made actress Lucy Lawless famous.

Shannen Doherty played her older sister, Prue Halliwell in 'Charmed.'

Luke Perry, the bad boy of 'Beverly Hills 90210' had a major role throughout the series playing Dylan McKay. With his charming look and air of a cursed poet, he had it all to become the 90s' James Dean.

Alyssa Milano, a leading actress on the small screen in the 90s, played Phoebe Halliwell, one of the three witches in the series 'Charmed.'

Some of his phrases and scenes have become cult hits. Joey Tribianni, played by Matt Le Blanc, is an unforgettable character in the series 'Friends.' Who hasn't dreamed of having a buddy like him?

The perfect son-in-law, the delicate and attentive boyfriend... 'Beverly Hills 90210' made us dream about the adorable Brandon Walsh played by Jason Priestley.

And at her side, David Hasselhoff, the actor famous for his character of lifeguard Mitch Buchannon in 'Baywatch.'

George Clooney made a name for himself in the series 'ER' for his role as Dr. Ross. After the series, the actor became an icon of American cinema and a true hunk in Hollywood.

Calista Flockhart is best known for her starring role in 'Ally McBeal'. Always classy and elegant, she still managed to end up in awkward situations.

Johnny Depp in '21 Jump Street,' one of his first roles. He played Tommy Hanson, a young police officer. Nicknamed the Chameleon, his multiple identities would make him a world star.

Nate Richiert played Harvey in 'Sabrina the Teenage Witch.' He was the perfect boyfriend that anyone would love to have. Melissa Joan Hart, funny and crazy, became famous thanks to her role as Sabrina.

'Twin Peaks,' a bizarre and successful series created by Mark Frost and David Lynch, featured the characters Audrey Horne and Dale Cooper, played by Sherilyn Fenn and Kyle MacLachlan.

Brittany Daniel and Cynthia Daniel are the actresses behind the famous Jessica and Elizabeth Wakefield. For four seasons we followed their adventures in 'Sweet Valley High.'

Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker), Samantha Jones (Kim Cattrall), Miranda Hobbes (Cynthia Nixon), and Charlotte York Goldenblatt (Kristin Davis) cannot be missing from this list. 'Sex and the City' was a big hit starting in the late 90s.

The first steps of actor Will Smith came in the sitcom 'The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air'. His character had the same name. Since Bel-Air, this multi-faceted actor has triumphed in music and cinema and even won an Oscar.

'Dawson's Creek' was the favorite series for teenagers because of its impossible love stories, performed by Katie Holmes, Michelle Williams, James Van Der Beek, and Joshua Jackson.

Courteney Cox became famous for playing Monica Geller in 'Friends.'

Next to Xena, we see another warrior of those days in the photo Kevin Sorbo is known for his role as the Greek god Hercules in the series 'Hercules: The Legendary Journeys.'

Ryan Gosling, now a famous Hollywood star, made his first steps on the small screen in the series 'Young Hercules'.

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Tia Carrere played an archeology professor and an adventurer. Her character in 'Relic Hunter' was inspired by Indiana Jones.

Another big star in 'Beverly Hills 90210' was Kelly Taylor, one of the main characters played by Jenny Garth.

Ashton Kutcher was known as Michael Kelso in 'That 70's Show.' They were the first steps of the actor in front of the camera. He then became a real star.