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