Mädchen Amick
Mädchen Amick
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.
Known For
Actor
as Herself
as Self
as Alice Cooper
as Mom
as Shelly Johnson
as Wendy Beauchamp
as Ava Andersson
as Mindy Meyers
as Deena
as Shannon Pace
as Mrs. Ellison
as Brushy
as Selena Thomas
as Self - Guest
as Angie Spivey
as Self
as Natalie Holden
as Catherine Beaton
as Janie Jones
as Andrea Rhodes
as Vivian Guttman
as Jacqueline Medeiros
as Rachel Samson
as Jean Brooks
as Allison
as Sara
as Lisa Salinger
as Dr. Sera Levitt
as Susan Costello
as Carmen
as Self
as Grace Mitchell
as Gabrielle Mitchell
as Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
as Sherry Tinsdale
as Jackie McCoy
as Rachel Dwyer
as Samantha Clark
as Ariel
as Nicole Kennedy
as Annie O'Keefe
as Angeline
as Julie Clayton
as Zina
as Lauren
as Carrie Fairchild
as Sarah Collins
as Wendall Meade
as Lauren Harrington
as Lena Mathers
as Trina
as Shelly Johnson
as Tanya Robertson
as Megan
as Mandy
as Amy
as Miss Doddsworth
as Alissa Goodwyn
as Shelly Johnson
as Shelly
as Shelly Briggs
as Shelly Johnson
as Laurie
as Laurie Harris
as Teenage Girl