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Mädchen Amick

Born 1970-12-12
📍 Sparks, Nevada, USA

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.

Filmography 72

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