Mädchen Amick
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.
70 acting credits · 3 directing credits
Acting · 70
Law & Order
1990
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
American Horror Story
2011
ER
1994
Psych
2006
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
Gilmore Girls
2000
Gossip Girl
2007
Mad Men
2007
Dawson's Creek
1998
Riverdale
2017
Twin Peaks
1990
White Collar
2009
Baywatch
1989
Californication
2007
Shark
2006
Damages
2007
Longmire
2012
In Plain Sight
2008
Ed
2000
Joey
2004
Brilliant Minds
2024
Fallen Angels
1993
Witches of East End
2013
Priest
2011
Ringer
2011
Kidnapped
2006
Fantasy Island
1998
Central Park West
1995
Love
2016
Freddie
2005
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
Dream Lover
1994
Political Animals
2012
Sleepwalkers
1992
My Own Worst Enemy
2008
Queens Supreme
2003
Viva Laughlin
2007
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
Twin Peaks
1989
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007
Jury Duty: The Comedy
1990
Trapped in Paradise
1994
Wounded
1997
Don't Tell Her It's Me
1990
Postcards From The Cast
2001
Scenes of the Crime
2002
The Hunted
1998
Love, Cheat & Steal
1993
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
2017
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
1999
The List
2000
The Rats
2002
The Borrower
1991
I'm Dangerous Tonight
1990
Lies and Deception
2005
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
2001
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
1989
Heartless
1997
Hangman
2001
Global Effect
2002
Psychopath
1998
Unanswered Prayers
2010
The Courtyard
1995
French Exit
1995
Pleading Guilty
2010
Four Corners of Suburbia
2005
Bombshell
1997
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
2022
A Slice of Lynch
2007
