Mädchen Amick
Acting
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
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tvBrilliant Minds
2024
Alicia Ramati
tvRiverdale
2017
Alice Cooper
tvLove
2016
Mom
movieTwin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
Shelly Johnson
tvWitches of East End
2013
Wendy Beauchamp
tvPolitical Animals
2012
Mindy Meyers
tvLongmire
2012
Deena
tvAmerican Horror Story
2011
Mrs. Ellison
tvRinger
2011
Greer Sheridan
moviePriest
2011
Shannon Pace
movieUnanswered Prayers
2010
Ava Andersson
moviePleading Guilty
2010
Brushy
tvWhite Collar
2009
Selena Thomas
tvWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Self - Guest
tvMy Own Worst Enemy
2008
Angie Spivey
tvIn Plain Sight
2008
Susan Campbell
tvViva Laughlin
2007
Natalie Holden
tvGossip Girl
2007
Catherine Beaton
tvCalifornication
2007
Janie Jones
tvDamages
2007
Danielle Marchetti
tvMad Men
2007
Andrea Rhodes
tvShark
2006
Gina Romero
tvKidnapped
2006
Vivian Guttman
tvPsych
2006
Jacqueline Medeiros
movieFour Corners of Suburbia
2005
Rachel Samson
tvFreddie
2005
Allison
movieLies and Deception
2005
Jean Brooks
tvJoey
2004
Sara
tvQueens Supreme
2003
Lisa Salinger
movieGlobal Effect
2002
Dr. Sera Levitt
movieThe Rats
2002
Susan Costello
movieHangman
2001
Grace Mitchell
tvEd
2000
Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
tvGilmore Girls
2000
Sherry Tinsdale
movieThe List
2000
Gabrielle Mitchell
movieMr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
1999
Jackie McCoy
tvFantasy Island
1998
Ariel
moviePsychopath
1998
Rachel Dwyer
movieThe Hunted
1998
Samantha Clark
tvDawson's Creek
1998
Nicole Kennedy
movieHeartless
1997
Annie O'Keefe
movieBombshell
1997
Angeline
movieWounded
1997
Julie Clayton
movieThe Courtyard
1995
Lauren
tvCentral Park West
1995
Carrie Fairchild
movieTrapped in Paradise
1994
Sarah Collins
tvER
1994
Wendall Meade
movieLove, Cheat & Steal
1993
Lauren Harrington
movieDream Lover
1993
Lena Mathers
tvFallen Angels
1993
Trina
movieTwin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
Shelly Johnson
movieSleepwalkers
1992
Tanya Robertson
tvLaw & Order
1990
Alissa Goodwyn
tvTwin Peaks
1990
Shelly Johnson / Shelly / Shelly Briggs
movieJury Duty: The Comedy
1990
Miss Doddsworth
movieTwin Peaks
1989
Shelly Johnson
tvBaywatch
1989
Laurie Harris
tvStar Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Teenage Girl
