Mädchen Amick

Personal Info

Known For Actor

Gender Female

Birthday 1970-12-12 (53 years old)

Place of Birth Sparks, Nevada, USA

Also Known As Madchen Amick, Mädchen E. Amick , Mädchen Elaina 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

2017
Riverdale

as Alice Cooper

2016
Love

as Mom

2014
2013
Witches of East End

as Wendy Beauchamp

2012
Unanswered Prayers

as Ava Andersson

2012
Political Animals

as Mindy Meyers

2012
Longmire

as Deena

2011
Priest

as Shannon Pace

2011
American Horror Story

as Mrs. Ellison

2010
Pleading Guilty

as Brushy

2009
White Collar

as Selena Thomas

2008
My Own Worst Enemy

as Angie Spivey

2007
2007
Viva Laughlin

as Natalie Holden

2007
Gossip Girl

as Catherine Beaton

2007
Californication

as Janie Jones

2007
Mad Men

as Andrea Rhodes

2006
Kidnapped

as Vivian Guttman

2006
Psych

as Jacqueline Medeiros

2005
Four Corners of Suburbia

as Rachel Samson

2005
Lies and Deception

as Jean Brooks

2005
Freddie

as Allison

2004
Joey

as Sara

2003
Queens Supreme

as Lisa Salinger

2002
Global Effect

as Dr. Sera Levitt

2002
The Rats

as Susan Costello

2002
2001
Hangman

as Grace Mitchell

2000
The List

as Gabrielle Mitchell

2000
Ed

as Celeste 'CeCe' Royce

2000
Gilmore Girls

as Sherry Tinsdale

1998
Psychopath

as Rachel Dwyer

1998
The Hunted

as Samantha Clark

1998
1998
Dawson's Creek

as Nicole Kennedy

1997
Heartless

as Annie O'Keefe

1997
Bombshell

as Angeline

1997
Wounded

as Julie Clayton

1995
French Exit

as Zina

1995
The Courtyard

as Lauren

1995
Central Park West

as Carrie Fairchild

1994
Trapped in Paradise

as Sarah Collins

1994
ER

as Wendall Meade

1993
Love, Cheat & Steal

as Lauren Harrington

1993
Dream Lover

as Lena Mathers

1993
Fallen Angels

as Trina

1992
1992
Sleepwalkers

as Tanya Robertson

1991
The Borrower

as Megan

1990
Jury Duty: The Comedy

as Miss Doddsworth

1990
Law & Order

as Alissa Goodwyn

1990
Twin Peaks

as Shelly Johnson

1990
Twin Peaks

as Shelly

1990
Twin Peaks

as Shelly Briggs

1989
Twin Peaks

as Shelly Johnson

1989
Baywatch

as Laurie Harris

1987

Director

Reminisce

as Director

2017
Riverdale

as Director