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Mädchen Amick

Mädchen Amick

Actor · Born 1970-12-12 · Sparks, Nevada, USA

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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 u…

Movies & TV Shows

  1. Riverdale (2017) — Alice Cooper
  2. American Horror Story (2011) — Mrs. Ellison
  3. Twin Peaks (1990) — Shelly Johnson
  4. Priest (2011) — Shannon Pace
  5. Gossip Girl (2007) — Catherine Beaton
  6. Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me (1992) — Shelly Johnson
  7. Star Trek: The Next Generation (1987) — Teenage Girl
  8. White Collar (2009) — Selena Thomas
  9. Mad Men (2007) — Andrea Rhodes
  10. Californication (2007) — Janie Jones
  11. Gilmore Girls (2000) — Sherry Tinsdale
  12. Psych (2006) — Jacqueline Medeiros
  13. ER (1994) — Wendall Meade
  14. Law & Order (1990) — Alissa Goodwyn
  15. Twin Peaks (1989) — Shelly Johnson
  16. Sleepwalkers (1992) — Tanya Robertson
  17. Dawson's Creek (1998) — Nicole Kennedy
  18. Baywatch (1989) — Laurie Harris
  19. Joey (2004) — Sara
  20. Love (2016) — Mom
  21. Longmire (2012) — Deena
  22. Trapped in Paradise (1994) — Sarah Collins
  23. Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014) — Shelly Johnson
  24. Witches of East End (2013) — Wendy Beauchamp
  25. Damages (2007) — Danielle Marchetti
  26. Dream Lover (1993) — Lena Mathers
  27. Ringer (2011) — Greer Sheridan
  28. Shark (2006) — Gina Romero
  29. In Plain Sight (2008) — Susan Campbell
  30. Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen (2009) — Self - Guest
  31. Political Animals (2012) — Mindy Meyers
  32. The Rats (2002) — Susan Costello
  33. Brilliant Minds (2024) — Alicia Ramati
  34. The Borrower (1991) — Megan
  35. Don't Tell Her It's Me (1990) — Mandy
  36. Ed (2000) — Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
  37. Scenes of the Crime (2002) — Carmen
  38. Kidnapped (2006) — Vivian Guttman
  39. My Own Worst Enemy (2008) — Angie Spivey
  40. I'm Dangerous Tonight (1990) — Amy

Directed

  1. Riverdale (2017) — Director
  2. Brilliant Minds (2024) — Director
  3. Fractured (2025) — Director