55
Years
37
Movies
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TV Shows
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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.
55
Years Old
37
Movies
36
TV Shows
7.0
Avg Rating
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.
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
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.
Gender
Female
Birthday
December 12, 1970
Birthplace
Sparks, Nevada, USA
Also Known As
Dream Lover
1994
Lies and Deception
2005
Trapped in Paradise
1994
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
The Borrower
1991
Priest
2011
Unanswered Prayers
2010
Four Corners of Suburbia
2005
Twin Peaks
1989
Sleepwalkers
1992
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
Hangman
2001
The Hunted
1998
Pleading Guilty
2010
Heartless
1997
Scenes of the Crime
2002
I'm Dangerous Tonight
1990
A Slice of Lynch
2007
Bombshell
1997
Don't Tell Her It's Me
1990
+ 17 more movies
Law & Order
1990
American Horror Story
2011
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Twin Peaks
1990
Twin Peaks
1990
Twin Peaks
1990
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Gilmore Girls
2000
Psych
2006
Gossip Girl
2007
Mad Men
2007
Riverdale
2017
ER
1994
White Collar
2009
Californication
2007
Baywatch
1989
Dawson's Creek
1998
Longmire
2012
Longmire
2012
Damages
2007
+ 16 more TV shows