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Mädchen Amick

Acting Born Dec 12, 1970 Sparks, Nevada, USA 24 credits

Biography

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.

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Known for

Law & Order

as Alissa Goodwyn

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

American Horror Story

as Mrs. Ellison

Gilmore Girls

as Sherry Tinsdale

ER

as Wendall Meade
Film

Paris, Texas

as Teenage Girl

Psych

as Jacqueline Medeiros

Riverdale

as Alice Cooper

Twin Peaks

as Shelly Johnson

Twin Peaks

as Shelly

Twin Peaks

as Shelly Briggs

Full filmography

  • Law & Order (1990) as Alissa Goodwyn
  • Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) as Self - Guest
  • American Horror Story (2011) as Mrs. Ellison
  • Gossip Girl (2007) as Catherine Beaton
  • Gilmore Girls (2000) as Sherry Tinsdale
  • ER (1994) as Wendall Meade
  • Mad Men (2007) as Andrea Rhodes
  • Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) as Teenage Girl
  • Psych (2006) as Jacqueline Medeiros
  • Riverdale (2017) as Alice Cooper
  • Dawson's Creek (1998) as Nicole Kennedy
  • Twin Peaks (1990) as Shelly Johnson
  • Twin Peaks (1990) as Shelly
  • Twin Peaks (1990) as Shelly Briggs
  • White Collar (2009) as Selena Thomas
  • Californication (2007) as Janie Jones
  • Baywatch (1989) as Laurie Harris
  • Damages (2007) as Danielle Marchetti
  • Longmire (2012) as Deena
  • Longmire (2012)
  • Joey (2004) as Sara
  • In Plain Sight (2008) as Susan Campbell
  • Shark (2006) as Gina Romero
  • Ed (2000) as Celeste 'CeCe' Royce