Adrienne Shelly
Biography
Adrienne Shelly, born Adrienne Levi on June 24, 1966, in Queens, New York, was an American actress, director, and screenwriter. She was known for her work in independent films, including The Unbelievable Truth in 1989 and Trust in 1990. In subsequent years, she transitioned to a writing and directing career. She wrote, co-starred in, and directed the 2007 film Waitress, which was released posthumously and later adapted into a musical featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Shelly had known credits numbering 36 in acting. She died on November 1, 2006, at the age of 40 after being murdered in her home.
Career overview
Adrienne Shelly was an American actress, director, and screenwriter born in Queens, New York, on June 24, 1966. She made her name working in independent films, gaining recognition for her roles in the 1989 film The Unbelievable Truth and the 1990 film Trust. Throughout her career, Shelly accumulated 36 known acting credits on the Movie Database platform.
In subsequent years, Shelly transitioned into a writing and directing career. Her work behind and in front of the camera culminated in the 2007 film Waitress, for which she served as writer, director, and co-star. The film was released posthumously following her death on November 1, 2006, at the age of 40. Waitress was later adapted into a musical featuring music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles.
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Full Filmography
48 titles- Waitress: The Musical (2023) Original Film Writer
- Adrienne (2021) as Adrienne Shelly (a.f.)
- Years Later: The Unbelievable Truth and Its Consequences (2010) as Herself
- Serious Moonlight (2009) Writer
- Waitress (2007) as Dawn Williams
- Waitress (2007) Director
- Waitress (2007) Writer
- The Vibrator (2007)
- Factotum (2005) as Jerry
- Upon Reflection: The Making of Trust (2005) as Self
- Tiger: His Fall & Rise (2004) as Terry
- Searching for Debra Winger (2002) as Self
- Revolution #9 (2002) as Kim Kelly
- Revolution #9 (2002) Associate Producer
- The Atlantis Conspiracy (2001) as Samantha
- Dead Dog (2001) as Mrs. Marquet
- The Shadows of Bob and Zelda (2000) as Zelda
- The Shadows of Bob and Zelda (2000) Writer
- The Shadows of Bob and Zelda (2000) Director
- I'll Take You There (1999) as Lucy
- I'll Take You There (1999) Director
- I'll Take You There (1999) Writer
- Wrestling with Alligators (1998) as Mary
- Oz (1997) as Sarah
- Lois Lives a Little (1997) Writer
- Lois Lives a Little (1997) Director
- Grind (1997) as Janey
- Early Edition (1996)
- Early Edition (1996) as Emma Shaw
- Sudden Manhattan (1996) as Donna
- Sudden Manhattan (1996) Director
- Sudden Manhattan (1996) Writer
- Four Tales of Two Cities (1996) Director
- Sleep with Me (1994) as Pamela
- The Road Killers (1994) as Red
- Urban Legend (1994) Writer
- Urban Legend (1994) Director
- Teresa's Tattoo (1994) as Teresa / Gloria
- Opera No. 1 (1994) as Fairy #2
- Sleeping with Strangers (1994) as Jenny
- Homicide: Life on the Street (1993) as Tanya Quinn
- Hexed (1993) as Gloria O'Connor
- Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me (1992) as Dannie
- Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even (1992) as Stephanie
- Law & Order (1990) as Wendy Alston
- The Unbelievable Truth (1990) as Audry
- Trust (1990) as Maria Coughlin
- Lonely in America (1990) as Woman in Laundromat
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Adrienne Shelly best known for?
Adrienne Shelly is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Waitress (2007), Waitress (2007), Waitress (2007), Inch High, Private Eye (1973).
When and where was Adrienne Shelly born?
Adrienne Shelly was born on June 24, 1966 in Queens, New York, USA. They passed away on November 1, 2006.
How many credits does Adrienne Shelly have?
Adrienne Shelly has accumulated over 48 film and television credits across a career spanning from 1990 to 2023.
What is Adrienne Shelly's background in cinema and television?
Adrienne Shelly, born Adrienne Levi on June 24, 1966, in Queens, New York, was an American actress, director, and screenwriter. She was known for her work in independent films, including The Unbelievable Truth in 1989 and Trust in 1990. In subsequent years, she transitioned to a writing and directing career. She wrote,...