Mädchen Amick
Acting • Born 1970-12-12
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. 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 credits
Don't Tell Her It's Me
Movie • 1990
Mandy
Scenes of the Crime
Movie • 2002
Carmen
Trapped in Paradise
Movie • 1994
Sarah Collins
The Rats
Movie • 2002
Susan Costello
Heartless
Movie • 1997
Annie O'Keefe
The Hunted
Movie • 1998
Samantha Clark
Priest
Movie • 2011
Shannon Pace
Dream Lover
Movie • 1994
Lena Mathers
Love, Cheat & Steal
Movie • 1993
Lauren Harrington
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
Movie • 1999
Jackie McCoy
Hangman
Movie • 2001
Grace Mitchell
Lies and Deception
Movie • 2005
Jean Brooks
I'm Dangerous Tonight
Movie • 1990
Amy
Wounded
Movie • 1997
Julie Clayton
The List
Movie • 2000
Gabrielle Mitchell
Bombshell
Movie • 1997
Angeline
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Movie • 2001
Self
French Exit
Movie • 1995
Zina
Psychopath
Movie • 1998
Rachel Dwyer
The Courtyard
Movie • 1995
Lauren
Global Effect
Movie • 2002
Dr. Sera Levitt
Postcards From The Cast
Movie • 2001
Self
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
Movie • 2017
Self
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Movie • 2007
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
Movie • 2022
Herself
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Movie • 2014
Shelly Johnson
Pleading Guilty
Movie • 2010
Brushy
Four Corners of Suburbia
Movie • 2005
Rachel Samson
The Borrower
Movie • 1991
Megan
Twin Peaks
Movie • 1989
Shelly Johnson
A Slice of Lynch
Movie • 2007
Self
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Movie • 1992
Shelly Johnson
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
Movie • 1989
Laurie
Unanswered Prayers
Movie • 2010
Ava Andersson
Jury Duty: The Comedy
Movie • 1990
Miss Doddsworth
Sleepwalkers
Movie • 1992
Tanya Robertson
Witches of East End
TV • 2013
Wendy Beauchamp
Viva Laughlin
TV • 2007
Natalie Holden
Central Park West
TV • 1995
Carrie Fairchild
ER
TV • 1994
Wendall Meade
Fantasy Island
TV • 1998
Ariel
Twin Peaks
TV • 1990
Shelly Johnson
Ed
TV • 2000
Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
Gossip Girl
TV • 2007
Catherine Beaton
Californication
TV • 2007
Janie Jones
Joey
TV • 2004
Sara
Freddie
TV • 2005
Allison
My Own Worst Enemy
TV • 2008
Angie Spivey
Kidnapped
TV • 2006
Vivian Guttman
Gilmore Girls
TV • 2000
Sherry Tinsdale
Law & Order
TV • 1990
Alissa Goodwyn
Psych
TV • 2006
Jacqueline Medeiros
White Collar
TV • 2009
Selena Thomas
Political Animals
TV • 2012
Mindy Meyers
Dawson's Creek
TV • 1998
Nicole Kennedy
Baywatch
TV • 1989
Laurie Harris
Riverdale
TV • 2017
Alice Cooper
Star Trek: The Next Generation
TV • 1987
Teenage Girl
American Horror Story
TV • 2011
Mrs. Ellison
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TV • 2009
Self - Guest
Twin Peaks
TV • 1990
Shelly
Twin Peaks
TV • 1990
Shelly Briggs
Fallen Angels
TV • 1993
Trina
Mad Men
TV • 2007
Andrea Rhodes
Longmire
TV • 2012
Longmire
TV • 2012
Deena
Queens Supreme
TV • 2003
Lisa Salinger
Love
TV • 2016
Mom
In Plain Sight
TV • 2008
Susan Campbell
Brilliant Minds
TV • 2024
Alicia Ramati
Shark
TV • 2006
Gina Romero
Damages
TV • 2007
Danielle Marchetti