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Mädchen Amick
Actor

Mädchen Amick

12 Dec 1970Born
55Age
65Credits
Sparks, Nevada, USABirthplace

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.

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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

Filmography

  1. 2025FracturedFilm: Director
  2. 2024Brilliant MindsSeries: Alicia Ramati, Director (1 episode)
  3. 2017RiverdaleSeries: Alice Cooper, Director (137 episodes)
  4. 2016LoveSeries: Mom (1 episode)
  5. 2014Twin Peaks: The Missing PiecesFilm: Shelly Johnson
  6. 2013Witches of East EndSeries: Wendy Beauchamp (23 episodes)
  7. 2012Political AnimalsSeries: Mindy Meyers (1 episode)
  8. 2012LongmireSeries: Deena (2 episodes)
  9. 2011American Horror StorySeries: Mrs. Ellison (3 episodes)
  10. 2011RingerSeries: Greer Sheridan (2 episodes)
  11. 2011PriestFilm: Shannon Pace
  12. 2010Unanswered PrayersFilm: Ava Andersson
  13. 2010Pleading GuiltyFilm: Brushy
  14. 2009White CollarSeries: Selena Thomas (1 episode)
  15. 2008My Own Worst EnemySeries: Angie Spivey (9 episodes)
  16. 2008In Plain SightSeries: Susan Campbell (1 episode)
  17. 2007Viva LaughlinSeries: Natalie Holden (2 episodes)
  18. 2007Gossip GirlSeries: Catherine Beaton (4 episodes)
  19. 2007CalifornicationSeries: Janie Jones (5 episodes)
  20. 2007DamagesSeries: Danielle Marchetti (5 episodes)
  21. 2007Mad MenSeries: Andrea Rhodes (1 episode)
  22. 2006SharkSeries: Gina Romero (1 episode)
  23. 2006KidnappedSeries: Vivian Guttman (3 episodes)
  24. 2006PsychSeries: Jacqueline Medeiros (1 episode)
  25. 2005Four Corners of SuburbiaFilm: Rachel Samson
  26. 2005FreddieSeries: Allison (22 episodes)
  27. 2005Lies and DeceptionFilm: Jean Brooks
  28. 2004JoeySeries: Sara (5 episodes)
  29. 2003Queens SupremeSeries: Lisa Salinger (1 episode)
  30. 2002Global EffectFilm: Dr. Sera Levitt
  31. 2002The RatsFilm: Susan Costello
  32. 2002Scenes of the CrimeFilm: Carmen
  33. 2001HangmanFilm: Grace Mitchell
  34. 2000EdSeries: Celeste 'CeCe' Royce (1 episode)
  35. 2000Gilmore GirlsSeries: Sherry Tinsdale (3 episodes)
  36. 2000The ListFilm: Gabrielle Mitchell
  37. 1999Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed StoryFilm: Jackie McCoy
  38. 1998Fantasy IslandSeries: Ariel (13 episodes)
  39. 1998PsychopathFilm: Rachel Dwyer
  40. 1998The HuntedFilm: Samantha Clark
  41. 1998Dawson's CreekSeries: Nicole Kennedy (3 episodes)
  42. 1997HeartlessFilm: Annie O'Keefe
  43. 1997BombshellFilm: Angeline
  44. 1997WoundedFilm: Julie Clayton
  45. 1995French ExitFilm: Zina
  46. 1995The CourtyardFilm: Lauren
  47. 1995Central Park WestSeries: Carrie Fairchild (16 episodes)
  48. 1994Trapped in ParadiseFilm: Sarah Collins
  49. 1994ERSeries: Wendall Meade (10 episodes)
  50. 1994Dream LoverFilm: Lena Mathers
  51. 1993Love, Cheat & StealFilm: Lauren Harrington
  52. 1993Fallen AngelsSeries: Trina (1 episode)
  53. 1992Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with MeFilm: Shelly Johnson
  54. 1992SleepwalkersFilm: Tanya Robertson
  55. 1991The BorrowerFilm: Megan
  56. 1991For the Very First TimeFilm: Rhonda
  57. 1990Don't Tell Her It's MeFilm: Mandy
  58. 1990Law & OrderSeries: Alissa Goodwyn (1 episode)
  59. 1990I'm Dangerous TonightFilm: Amy
  60. 1990Twin PeaksSeries: Shelly Johnson, Shelly Briggs (30 episodes)
  61. 1990Jury Duty: The ComedyFilm: Miss Doddsworth
  62. 1989Twin PeaksFilm: Shelly Johnson
  63. 1989Baywatch: Panic at Malibu PierFilm: Laurie
  64. 1989BaywatchSeries: Laurie Harris (1 episode)
  65. 1987Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries: Teenage Girl (1 episode)

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