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Adrienne Shelly
Actor

Adrienne Shelly

24 Jun 1966Born
1 Nov 2006Died
40Age at death
32Credits

Biography

Adrienne Shelly (June 24, 1966 - November 1, 2006) was an American actress, director, and screenwriter. Making her name in independent films such as 1989's The Unbelievable Truth and 1990's Trust, Shelly transitioned to a writing and directing career in subsequent years. She wrote, co-starred in, and directed the 2007 film 'Waitress', which was released posthumously and later adapted into a musical with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Shelly was murdered in her home in 2006.

Known for

Filmography

  1. 2021AdrienneFilm: Adrienne Shelly (a.f.)
  2. 2009Serious MoonlightFilm: Writer
  3. 2007WaitressFilm: Dawn Williams, Director, Writer
  4. 2007The VibratorFilm
  5. 2005FactotumFilm: Jerry
  6. 2004Tiger: His Fall & RiseFilm: Terry
  7. 2002Revolution #9Film: Kim Kelly
  8. 2001Dead DogFilm: Mrs. Marquet
  9. 2001The Atlantis ConspiracyFilm: Samantha
  10. 2000The Shadows of Bob and ZeldaFilm: Zelda, Director, Writer
  11. 1999I'll Take You ThereFilm: Lucy, Writer, Director
  12. 1998Wrestling with AlligatorsFilm: Mary
  13. 1997OzSeries: Sarah (1 episode)
  14. 1997GrindFilm: Janey
  15. 1997Lois Lives a LittleFilm: Writer, Director
  16. 1996Sudden ManhattanFilm: Donna, Director, Writer
  17. 1996Four Tales of Two CitiesFilm: Director
  18. 1996Early EditionSeries: Emma Shaw
  19. 1994Sleep with MeFilm: Pamela
  20. 1994Sleeping with StrangersFilm: Jenny
  21. 1994The Road KillersFilm: Red
  22. 1994Teresa's TattooFilm: Teresa / Gloria
  23. 1994Opera No. 1Film: Fairy #2
  24. 1994Urban LegendFilm: Director, Writer
  25. 1993Homicide: Life on the StreetSeries: Tanya Quinn (1 episode)
  26. 1993HexedFilm: Gloria O'Connor
  27. 1992Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss MeFilm: Dannie
  28. 1992Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get EvenFilm: Stephanie
  29. 1990Lonely in AmericaFilm: Woman in Laundromat
  30. 1990Law & OrderSeries: Wendy Alston (1 episode)
  31. 1990TrustFilm: Maria Coughlin
  32. 1990The Unbelievable TruthFilm: Audry

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