Acting
Mädchen Amick
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
Brilliant Minds
Series · 2024
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
Film · 2022
Riverdale
Series · 2017
Love
Series · 2016
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Film · 2014
Witches of East End
Series · 2013
Political Animals
Series · 2012
Longmire
Series · 2012
Longmire
Series · 2012
Priest
Film · 2011
American Horror Story
Series · 2011
Ringer
Series · 2011
Pleading Guilty
Film · 2010
Unanswered Prayers
Film · 2010
White Collar
Series · 2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
Series · 2009
My Own Worst Enemy
Series · 2008
In Plain Sight
Series · 2008
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
Film · 2007
A Slice of Lynch
Film · 2007
Gossip Girl
Series · 2007
Viva Laughlin
Series · 2007
Californication
Series · 2007
Mad Men
Series · 2007
Damages
Series · 2007
Kidnapped
Series · 2006
Psych
Series · 2006
Shark
Series · 2006
Lies and Deception
Film · 2005
Four Corners of Suburbia
Film · 2005
Freddie
Series · 2005
Joey
Series · 2004
Queens Supreme
Series · 2003
Scenes of the Crime
Film · 2002
The Rats
Film · 2002
Global Effect
Film · 2002
Hangman
Film · 2001
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Film · 2001
Postcards From The Cast
Film · 2001
Cherry Pie
Film · 2001
The List
Film · 2000
Ed
Series · 2000
Gilmore Girls
Series · 2000
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
Film · 1999
The Hunted
Film · 1998
Psychopath
Film · 1998
Fantasy Island
Series · 1998
Dawson's Creek
Series · 1998
Heartless
Film · 1997
Wounded
Film · 1997
Bombshell
Film · 1997
French Exit
Film · 1995
The Courtyard
Film · 1995
Central Park West
Series · 1995
Trapped in Paradise
Film · 1994
Dream Lover
Film · 1994
ER
Series · 1994
Love, Cheat & Steal
Film · 1993
Fallen Angels
Series · 1993
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Film · 1992
Sleepwalkers
Film · 1992
The Borrower
Film · 1991
For the Very First Time
Film · 1991
Message to the Allied Forces
Film · 1991
Don't Tell Her It's Me
Film · 1990
I'm Dangerous Tonight
Film · 1990
Jury Duty: The Comedy
Film · 1990
Law & Order
Series · 1990
Twin Peaks
Series · 1990
Twin Peaks
Series · 1990
Twin Peaks
Series · 1990
Twin Peaks
Film · 1989
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
Film · 1989
Baywatch
Series · 1989
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Series · 1987