Mädchen Amick
Acting
Born: December 12, 1970 (age 55) · Sparks, Nevada, USA
Highest Rated
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
Riverdale
2017
American Horror Story
2011
Twin Peaks
1990
Priest
2011
Gossip Girl
2007
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
White Collar
2009
Mad Men
2007
Californication
2007
Gilmore Girls
2000
Psych
2006
Photos (12)
Movies (31)
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Shelly Johnson
Priest
Shannon Pace
Sleepwalkers
Tanya Robertson
Dream Lover
Lena Mathers
Twin Peaks
Shelly Johnson
Trapped in Paradise
Sarah Collins
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Shelly Johnson
Scenes of the Crime
Carmen
I'm Dangerous Tonight
Amy
The Borrower
Megan
Pleading Guilty
Brushy
Unanswered Prayers
Ava Andersson
Wounded
Julie Clayton
Lies and Deception
Jean Brooks
Don't Tell Her It's Me
Mandy
Love, Cheat & Steal
Lauren Harrington
The List
Gabrielle Mitchell
Global Effect
Dr. Sera Levitt
The Courtyard
Lauren
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
Laurie
Bombshell
Angeline
The Rats
Susan Costello
For the Very First Time
Rhonda
Jury Duty: The Comedy
Miss Doddsworth
Heartless
Annie O'Keefe
The Hunted
Samantha Clark
French Exit
Zina
Hangman
Grace Mitchell
Four Corners of Suburbia
Rachel Samson
Psychopath
Rachel Dwyer
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
Jackie McCoy
TV Shows (36)
Law & Order
Alissa Goodwyn · 1 eps
American Horror Story
Mrs. Ellison · 3 eps
Gilmore Girls
Sherry Tinsdale · 3 eps
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Teenage Girl · 1 eps
Psych
Jacqueline Medeiros · 1 eps
Mad Men
Andrea Rhodes · 1 eps
Gossip Girl
Catherine Beaton · 4 eps
Twin Peaks
Shelly Johnson · 30 eps
Twin Peaks
Shelly · 4 eps
Twin Peaks
Shelly Briggs · 3 eps
Riverdale
Alice Cooper · 137 eps
ER
Wendall Meade · 10 eps
Californication
Janie Jones · 5 eps
White Collar
Selena Thomas · 1 eps
Baywatch
Laurie Harris · 1 eps
Dawson's Creek
Nicole Kennedy · 3 eps
Damages
Danielle Marchetti · 5 eps
Longmire
Deena · 2 eps
Longmire
1 eps
In Plain Sight
Susan Campbell · 1 eps
Joey
Sara · 5 eps
Brilliant Minds
Alicia Ramati · 1 eps
Shark
Gina Romero · 1 eps
Ed
Celeste 'CeCe' Royce · 1 eps
Fallen Angels
Trina · 1 eps
Witches of East End
Wendy Beauchamp · 23 eps
Love
Mom · 1 eps
Ringer
Greer Sheridan · 2 eps
Political Animals
Mindy Meyers · 1 eps
Kidnapped
Vivian Guttman · 3 eps
My Own Worst Enemy
Angie Spivey · 9 eps
Fantasy Island
Ariel · 13 eps
Freddie
Allison · 22 eps
Central Park West
Carrie Fairchild · 16 eps
Viva Laughlin
Natalie Holden · 2 eps
Queens Supreme
Lisa Salinger · 1 eps
Self / Appearances (6)
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · 1 eps
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
Self
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Self
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Self
A Slice of Lynch
Self
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
Herself
