Mädchen Amick
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
- 2022 · Making I'm Dangerous Tonight as Herself
- 2017 · Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon as Self
- 2017 · Riverdale as Alice Cooper
- 2016 · Love as Mom
- 2014 · Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as Shelly Johnson
- 2013 · Witches of East End as Wendy Beauchamp
- 2012 · Political Animals as Mindy Meyers
- 2012 · Longmire as Deena
- 2012 · Longmire as
- 2012 · Unanswered Prayers as Ava Andersson
- 2011 · American Horror Story as Mrs. Ellison
- 2011 · Priest as Shannon Pace
- 2010 · Pleading Guilty as Brushy
- 2009 · White Collar as Selena Thomas
- 2009 · Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- 2008 · My Own Worst Enemy as Angie Spivey
- 2007 · Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks as
- 2007 · A Slice of Lynch as Self
- 2007 · Viva Laughlin as Natalie Holden
- 2007 · Gossip Girl as Catherine Beaton
- 2007 · Californication as Janie Jones
- 2007 · Mad Men as Andrea Rhodes
- 2006 · Kidnapped as Vivian Guttman
- 2006 · Psych as Jacqueline Medeiros
- 2005 · Four Corners of Suburbia as Rachel Samson
- 2005 · Freddie as Allison
- 2005 · Lies and Deception as Jean Brooks
- 2004 · Joey as Sara
- 2003 · Queens Supreme as Lisa Salinger
- 2002 · Global Effect as Dr. Sera Levitt
- 2002 · The Rats as Susan Costello
- 2002 · Scenes of the Crime as Carmen
- 2002 · Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks as Self
- 2001 · Postcards From The Cast as Self
- 2001 · Hangman as Grace Mitchell
- 2000 · Ed as Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
- 2000 · Gilmore Girls as Sherry Tinsdale
- 2000 · The List as Gabrielle Mitchell
- 1999 · Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story as Jackie McCoy
- 1998 · Fantasy Island as Ariel
- 1998 · Psychopath as Rachel Dwyer
- 1998 · The Hunted as Samantha Clark
- 1998 · Dawson's Creek as Nicole Kennedy
- 1997 · Heartless as Annie O'Keefe
- 1997 · Bombshell as Angeline
- 1997 · Wounded as Julie Clayton
- 1995 · French Exit as Zina
- 1995 · The Courtyard as Lauren
- 1995 · Central Park West as Carrie Fairchild
- 1994 · Trapped in Paradise as Sarah Collins
- 1994 · ER as Wendall Meade
- 1993 · Love, Cheat & Steal as Lauren Harrington
- 1993 · Dream Lover as Lena Mathers
- 1993 · Fallen Angels as Trina
- 1992 · Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me as Shelly Johnson
- 1992 · Sleepwalkers as Tanya Robertson
- 1991 · The Borrower as Megan
- 1990 · Don't Tell Her It's Me as Mandy
- 1990 · Law & Order as Alissa Goodwyn
- 1990 · I'm Dangerous Tonight as Amy
- 1990 · Twin Peaks as Shelly Johnson
- 1990 · Twin Peaks as Shelly
- 1990 · Twin Peaks as Shelly Briggs
- 1990 · Jury Duty: The Comedy as Miss Doddsworth
- 1989 · Twin Peaks as Shelly Johnson
- 1989 · Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier as Laurie
- 1989 · Baywatch as Laurie Harris
- 1987 · Star Trek: The Next Generation as Teenage Girl