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Mädchen Amick
Born · December 12, 1970 (54 years old)
Known For: Acting
Place of Birth: Sparks, Nevada, USA
Bio
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.
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
Herself
6.0
2022
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
Self
0.0
2017
Riverdale
Alice Cooper · (137 episodes)
8.4
2017
Love
Mom · (1 episode)
7.2
2016
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Shelly Johnson
7.3
2014
Witches of East End
Wendy Beauchamp · (23 episodes)
7.4
2013
Political Animals
Mindy Meyers · (1 episode)
7.2
2012
Longmire
(1 episode)
7.7
2012
Longmire
Deena · (2 episodes)
7.7
2012
Unanswered Prayers
Ava Andersson
4.0
2012
American Horror Story
Mrs. Ellison · (3 episodes)
8.1
2011
Priest
Shannon Pace
5.8
2011
Pleading Guilty
Brushy
0.0
2010
White Collar
Selena Thomas · (1 episode)
8.3
2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Self - Guest · (1 episode)
5.0
2009
My Own Worst Enemy
Angie Spivey · (9 episodes)
6.4
2008
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
7.2
2007
A Slice of Lynch
Self
6.9
2007
Viva Laughlin
Natalie Holden · (2 episodes)
4.0
2007
Gossip Girl
Catherine Beaton · (4 episodes)
8.2
2007
Californication
Janie Jones · (5 episodes)
7.6
2007
Mad Men
Andrea Rhodes · (1 episode)
8.1
2007
Kidnapped
Vivian Guttman · (3 episodes)
7.0
2006
Psych
Jacqueline Medeiros · (1 episode)
7.9
2006
Four Corners of Suburbia
Rachel Samson
6.0
2005
Freddie
Allison · (22 episodes)
4.9
2005
Lies and Deception
Jean Brooks
4.8
2005
Joey
Sara · (5 episodes)
6.3
2004
Queens Supreme
Lisa Salinger · (1 episode)
3.2
2003
Global Effect
Dr. Sera Levitt
5.3
2002
The Rats
Susan Costello
5.5
2002
Scenes of the Crime
Carmen
5.6
2002
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Self
6.0
2002
Postcards From The Cast
Self
0.0
2001
Hangman
Grace Mitchell
4.1
2001
Ed
Celeste 'CeCe' Royce · (1 episode)
7.7
2000
Gilmore Girls
Sherry Tinsdale · (3 episodes)
7.9
2000
The List
Gabrielle Mitchell
4.8
2000
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
Jackie McCoy
5.1
1999
Fantasy Island
Ariel · (13 episodes)
7.5
1998
Psychopath
Rachel Dwyer
4.0
1998
The Hunted
Samantha Clark
6.2
1998
Dawson's Creek
Nicole Kennedy · (3 episodes)
7.4
1998
Heartless
Annie O'Keefe
3.9
1997
Bombshell
Angeline
4.2
1997
Wounded
Julie Clayton
4.9
1997
French Exit
Zina
5.0
1995
The Courtyard
Lauren
5.1
1995
Central Park West
Carrie Fairchild · (16 episodes)
4.6
1995
Trapped in Paradise
Sarah Collins
5.6
1994
ER
Wendall Meade · (10 episodes)
7.8
1994
Love, Cheat & Steal
Lauren Harrington
4.7
1993
Dream Lover
Lena Mathers
5.9
1993
Fallen Angels
Trina · (1 episode)
5.5
1993
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Shelly Johnson
7.4
1992
Sleepwalkers
Tanya Robertson
6.0
1992
The Borrower
Megan
5.0
1991
Don't Tell Her It's Me
Mandy
5.7
1990
Law & Order
Alissa Goodwyn · (1 episode)
7.4
1990
I'm Dangerous Tonight
Amy
4.5
1990
Twin Peaks
Shelly Johnson · (30 episodes)
8.3
1990
Twin Peaks
Shelly · (4 episodes)
8.3
1990
Twin Peaks
Shelly Briggs · (3 episodes)
8.3
1990
Jury Duty: The Comedy
Miss Doddsworth
1.0
1990
Twin Peaks
Shelly Johnson
8.4
1989
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
Laurie
7.5
1989
Baywatch
Laurie Harris · (1 episode)
5.9
1989
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Teenage Girl · (1 episode)
8.4
1987