Mädchen Amick
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.
Known For
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
Law & Order
1990
American Horror Story
2011
Gilmore Girls
2000
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Twin Peaks
1990
Twin Peaks
1990
Twin Peaks
1990
ER
1994
Mad Men
2007
Psych
2006
Riverdale
2017
Filmography
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest · 2009
Law & Order
as Alissa Goodwyn · 1990
American Horror Story
as Mrs. Ellison · 2011
Gilmore Girls
as Sherry Tinsdale · 2000
Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Teenage Girl · 1987
Twin Peaks
as Shelly Johnson · 1990
Twin Peaks
as Shelly · 1990
Twin Peaks
as Shelly Briggs · 1990
ER
as Wendall Meade · 1994
Mad Men
as Andrea Rhodes · 2007
Psych
as Jacqueline Medeiros · 2006
Riverdale
as Alice Cooper · 2017
Gossip Girl
as Catherine Beaton · 2007
White Collar
as Selena Thomas · 2009
Dawson's Creek
as Nicole Kennedy · 1998
Californication
as Janie Jones · 2007
Baywatch
as Laurie Harris · 1989
Damages
as Danielle Marchetti · 2007
Longmire
as Deena · 2012
Longmire
· 2012
In Plain Sight
as Susan Campbell · 2008
Shark
as Gina Romero · 2006
Brilliant Minds
as Alicia Ramati · 2024
Joey
as Sara · 2004
Ed
as Celeste 'CeCe' Royce · 2000
Witches of East End
as Wendy Beauchamp · 2013
Love
as Mom · 2016
Fallen Angels
as Trina · 1993
Ringer
as Greer Sheridan · 2011
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
as Shelly Johnson · 1992
Fantasy Island
as Ariel · 1998
Kidnapped
as Vivian Guttman · 2006
Priest
as Shannon Pace · 2011
Freddie
as Allison · 2005
Central Park West
as Carrie Fairchild · 1995
Political Animals
as Mindy Meyers · 2012
Queens Supreme
as Lisa Salinger · 2003
Sleepwalkers
as Tanya Robertson · 1992
My Own Worst Enemy
as Angie Spivey · 2008
Trapped in Paradise
as Sarah Collins · 1994
Dream Lover
as Lena Mathers · 1994
Viva Laughlin
as Natalie Holden · 2007
Twin Peaks
as Shelly Johnson · 1989
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as Shelly Johnson · 2014
I'm Dangerous Tonight
as Amy · 1990
The Borrower
as Megan · 1991
Scenes of the Crime
as Carmen · 2002
Don't Tell Her It's Me
as Mandy · 1990
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
as Laurie · 1989
Love, Cheat & Steal
as Lauren Harrington · 1993
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
as Jackie McCoy · 1999
Four Corners of Suburbia
as Rachel Samson · 2005
Pleading Guilty
as Brushy · 2010
For the Very First Time
as Rhonda · 1991
Jury Duty: The Comedy
as Miss Doddsworth · 1990
A Slice of Lynch
as Self · 2007
Bombshell
as Angeline · 1997
Wounded
as Julie Clayton · 1997
The Rats
as Susan Costello · 2002
Lies and Deception
as Jean Brooks · 2005
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
as Self · 2007
The List
as Gabrielle Mitchell · 2000
Postcards From The Cast
as Self · 2001
The Courtyard
as Lauren · 1995
Unanswered Prayers
as Ava Andersson · 2010
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
as Herself · 2022
The Hunted
as Samantha Clark · 1998
French Exit
as Zina · 1995
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
as Self · 2001
Global Effect
as Dr. Sera Levitt · 2002
Psychopath
as Rachel Dwyer · 1998
Hangman
as Grace Mitchell · 2001
Heartless
as Annie O'Keefe · 1997