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
Priest (2011)
as Shannon Pace
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992)
as Shelly Johnson
Sleepwalkers (1992)
as Tanya Robertson
Dream Lover (1994)
as Lena Mathers
Twin Peaks (1989)
as Shelly Johnson
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014)
as Shelly Johnson
The Borrower (1991)
as Megan
Trapped in Paradise (1994)
as Sarah Collins
The List (2000)
as Gabrielle Mitchell
Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990)
as Mandy
The Hunted (1998)
as Samantha Clark
Love, Cheat & Steal (1993)
as Lauren Harrington
The Rats (2002)
as Susan Costello
French Exit (1995)
as Zina
Scenes of the Crime (2002)
as Carmen
Jury Duty: The Comedy (1990)
as Miss Doddsworth
I'm Dangerous Tonight (1990)
as Amy
Bombshell (1997)
as Angeline
The Courtyard (1995)
as Lauren
Wounded (1997)
as Julie Clayton
Lies and Deception (2005)
as Jean Brooks
Postcards From The Cast (2001)
as Self
Heartless (1997)
as Annie O'Keefe
Psychopath (1998)
as Rachel Dwyer
Global Effect (2002)
as Dr. Sera Levitt
Pleading Guilty (2010)
as Brushy
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon (2017)
as Self
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks (2007)
as Self
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story (1999)
as Jackie McCoy
Hangman (2001)
as Grace Mitchell
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier (1989)
as Laurie
Unanswered Prayers (2010)
as Ava Andersson
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight (2022)
as Herself
Four Corners of Suburbia (2005)
as Rachel Samson
A Slice of Lynch (2007)
as Self
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks (2001)
as Self