About

Known credits:
44
Birthday:
1970-12-12
Place of birth:
Sparks, Nevada, USA
Website:

Mädchen Amick

Overview

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

Acting

2022 Making I'm Dangerous Tonight Actor Herself N/A
N/A
2017 Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon Actor Self N/A
N/A
2017 Riverdale Actor Alice Cooper 83
Very good
2014 Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces Actor Shelly Johnson 63
Fair
2013 Witches of East End Actor Wendy Beauchamp 73
Good
2012 Unanswered Prayers Actor Ava Andersson 58
Average
2011 Priest Actor Shannon Pace 58
Average
2010 Pleading Guilty Actor Brushy N/A
N/A
2008 My Own Worst Enemy Actor Angie Spivey 67
Fair
2007 A Slice of Lynch Actor Self 59
Average
2007 Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks Actor 59
Average
2007 Viva Laughlin Actor Natalie Holden N/A
N/A
2005 Four Corners of Suburbia Actor Rachel Samson 58
Average
2005 Freddie Actor Allison 67
Fair
2005 Lies and Deception Actor Jean Brooks 58
Average
2002 Global Effect Actor Dr. Sera Levitt 58
Average
2002 The Rats Actor Susan Costello 58
Average
2002 Scenes of the Crime Actor Carmen 58
Average
2002 Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks Actor Self 59
Average
2001 Postcards From The Cast Actor Self N/A
N/A
2001 Hangman Actor Grace Mitchell 58
Average
2000 The List Actor Gabrielle Mitchell 58
Average
1999 Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story Actor Jackie McCoy 58
Average
1998 Fantasy Island Actor Ariel 70
Good
1998 Psychopath Actor Rachel Dwyer 59
Average
1998 The Hunted Actor Samantha Clark 58
Average
1997 Heartless Actor Annie O'Keefe 58
Average
1997 Bombshell Actor Angeline 58
Average
1997 Wounded Actor Julie Clayton 58
Average
1995 French Exit Actor Zina 58
Average
1995 The Courtyard Actor Lauren 58
Average
1994 Trapped in Paradise Actor Sarah Collins 57
Average
1993 Love, Cheat & Steal Actor Lauren Harrington 58
Average
1993 Dream Lover Actor Lena Mathers 59
Average
1993 Georgia Coffee: Twin Peaks Actor Shelly Johnson N/A
N/A
1992 Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me Actor Shelly Johnson 70
Good
1992 Sleepwalkers Actor Tanya Robertson 59
Average
1991 The Borrower Actor Megan 57
Average
1990 Don't Tell Her It's Me Actor Mandy 58
Average
1990 I'm Dangerous Tonight Actor Amy 58
Average
1990 Jury Duty: The Comedy Actor Miss Doddsworth 58
Average
1989 Twin Peaks Actor Shelly Johnson 72
Good
1989 Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier Actor Laurie 59
Average

Directing

Reminisce Directing Director N/A
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