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Mädchen Amick

Mädchen Amick

Known For Acting
Birthday Dec 12, 1970 (54)
Birthplace Sparks, Nevada, USA
Popularity 1 (history)
Updated Dec 19, 2024 (Update)
Entry Date Apr 13, 2024
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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 Pe ... aks." 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.

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Filmography

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

2014

as Shelly Johnson

Unanswered Prayers

Unanswered Prayers

2012

as Ava Andersson

Priest

Priest

2011

as Shannon Pace

Pleading Guilty

Pleading Guilty

2010

as Brushy

Lies and Deception

Lies and Deception

2005

as Jean Brooks

Four Corners of Suburbia

Four Corners of Suburbia

2005

as Rachel Samson

Global Effect

Global Effect

2002

as Dr. Sera Levitt

The Rats

The Rats

2002

as Susan Costello

Scenes of the Crime

Scenes of the Crime

2002

as Carmen

Hangman

Hangman

2001

as Grace Mitchell

The List

The List

2000

as Gabrielle Mitchell

The Hunted

The Hunted

1998

as Samantha Clark

Psychopath

Psychopath

1998

as Rachel Dwyer

Wounded

Wounded

1997

as Julie Clayton

Bombshell

Bombshell

1997

as Angeline

Heartless

Heartless

1997

as Annie O'Keefe

The Courtyard

The Courtyard

1995

as Lauren

French Exit

French Exit

1995

as Zina

Trapped in Paradise

Trapped in Paradise

1994

as Sarah Collins

Dream Lover

Dream Lover

1993

as Lena Mathers

Love, Cheat & Steal

Love, Cheat & Steal

1993

as Lauren Harrington

Sleepwalkers

Sleepwalkers

1992

as Tanya Robertson

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

1992

as Shelly Johnson

The Borrower

The Borrower

1991

as Megan

I'm Dangerous Tonight

I'm Dangerous Tonight

1990

as Amy

Jury Duty: The Comedy

Jury Duty: The Comedy

1990

as Miss Doddsworth

Don't Tell Her It's Me

Don't Tell Her It's Me

1990

as Mandy

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks

1989

as Shelly Johnson

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Television Credits

Riverdale

as Alice Cooper

Episodes: 137

First Aired: Jan 26, 2017

Twin Peaks

as Shelly Johnson

Episodes: 30

First Aired: Apr 08, 1990

Witches of East End

as Wendy Beauchamp

Episodes: 23

First Aired: Oct 06, 2013

Freddie

as Allison

Episodes: 22

First Aired: Oct 12, 2005

Central Park West

as Carrie Fairchild

Episodes: 16

First Aired: Sep 13, 1995

Fantasy Island

as Ariel

Episodes: 13

First Aired: Sep 26, 1998

ER

as Wendall Meade

Episodes: 10

First Aired: Sep 19, 1994

My Own Worst Enemy

as Angie Spivey

Episodes: 9

First Aired: Oct 13, 2008

Californication

as Janie Jones

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Aug 13, 2007

Joey

as Sara

Episodes: 5

First Aired: Sep 08, 2004

Gossip Girl

as Catherine Beaton

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Sep 19, 2007

Twin Peaks

as Shelly

Episodes: 4

First Aired: Apr 08, 1990

Kidnapped

as Vivian Guttman

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Sep 20, 2006

Gilmore Girls

as Sherry Tinsdale

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Oct 05, 2000

Dawson's Creek

as Nicole Kennedy

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Jan 20, 1998

American Horror Story

as Mrs. Ellison

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Oct 05, 2011

Twin Peaks

as Shelly Briggs

Episodes: 3

First Aired: Apr 08, 1990

Viva Laughlin

as Natalie Holden

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Oct 18, 2007

Longmire

as Deena

Episodes: 2

First Aired: Jun 03, 2012

Ed

as Celeste 'CeCe' Royce

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 08, 2000

Law & Order

as Alissa Goodwyn

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 13, 1990

Psych

as Jacqueline Medeiros

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 07, 2006

White Collar

as Selena Thomas

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Oct 23, 2009

Political Animals

as Mindy Meyers

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 15, 2012

Baywatch

as Laurie Harris

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Apr 23, 1989

Star Trek: The Next Generation

as Teenage Girl

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Sep 28, 1987

Fallen Angels

as Trina

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Aug 01, 1993

Mad Men

as Andrea Rhodes

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 19, 2007

Queens Supreme

as Lisa Salinger

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jan 10, 2003

Love

as Mom

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Feb 19, 2016

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

as Self - Guest

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jul 16, 2009

Longmire

Episodes: 1

First Aired: Jun 03, 2012

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