Mädchen Amick
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Mädchen Amick (born December 12, 1970) is an American actress who rose to prominence in the early 1990s. Her name "Mädchen" means "girl" in German, though she was born in Sparks, Nevada. Her most iconic role came in 1990 when David Lynch cast her as Shelly Johnson in the cult classic series "Twin Peaks." The waitress character became one of the show's most beloved roles, and Amick's performance helped launch her career. She appeared in both the original series (1990-1991) and the 2017 revival. Notable Works: "Twin Peaks" (1990-1991, 2017) as Shelly Johnson "Gilmore Girls" (2002-2003) as Sherry Tinsdale "ER" (2004-2005) as Wendall Meade "Witches of East End" (2013-2014) as Wendy Beauchamp "Riverdale" (2017-present) as Alice Cooper "American Horror Story: 1984" (2019) "Sleepwalkers" (1992) "Dream Lover" (1993) "Trapped in Paradise" (1994) She married David Alexis in 1992, and they have two children: Sylvester Time Alexis (born 1992) Mina Tobias Alexis (born 1993) She has been open about mental health awareness and advocacy, particularly after her daughter was diagnosed with bipolar disorder. She works to reduce stigma around mental health conditions and promote better understanding and support.
Known for
Credits
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)
as Shelly Johnson
Priest (2011)
as Shannon Pace
Twin Peaks (1989)
as Shelly Johnson
Sleepwalkers (1992)
as Tanya Robertson
Trapped in Paradise (1994)
as Sarah Collins
Dream Lover (1994)
as Lena Mathers
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014)
as Shelly Johnson
Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990)
as Mandy
I'm Dangerous Tonight (1990)
as Amy
The Borrower (1991)
as Megan
Scenes of the Crime (2002)
as Carmen
Love, Cheat & Steal (1993)
as Lauren Harrington
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier (1989)
as Laurie
A Slice of Lynch (2007)
as Self
Jury Duty: The Comedy (1990)
as Miss Doddsworth
For the Very First Time (1991)
as Rhonda
Wounded (1997)
as Julie Clayton
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story (1999)
as Jackie McCoy
Four Corners of Suburbia (2005)
as Rachel Samson
Postcards From The Cast (2001)
as Self
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks (2007)
as Self
Pleading Guilty (2010)
as Brushy
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks (2001)
as Self
The Courtyard (1995)
as Lauren
The Rats (2002)
as Susan Costello
French Exit (1995)
as Zina
Lies and Deception (2005)
as Jean Brooks
The List (2000)
as Gabrielle Mitchell
Unanswered Prayers (2010)
as Ava Andersson
Bombshell (1997)
as Angeline
Psychopath (1998)
as Rachel Dwyer
The Hunted (1998)
as Samantha Clark
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight (2022)
as Herself
Global Effect (2002)
as Dr. Sera Levitt
Hangman (2001)
as Grace Mitchell
Heartless (1997)
as Annie O'Keefe