Brilliant Minds
2024 · TV Show
as Alicia Ramati
Mädchen Amick
1970-12-12
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Sparks, Nevada, USA
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
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
2022 · Movie
as Herself
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
2017 · Movie
as Self
Riverdale
2017 · TV Show
as Alice Cooper
Love
2016 · TV Show
as Mom
WIRED's Autocomplete Interviews
2016 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014 · Movie
as Shelly Johnson
Witches of East End
2013 · TV Show
as Wendy Beauchamp
Political Animals
2012 · TV Show
as Mindy Meyers
Longmire
2012 · TV Show
as Deena
Priest
2011 · Movie
as Shannon Pace
American Horror Story
2011 · TV Show
as Mrs. Ellison
Ringer
2011 · TV Show
as Greer Sheridan
Pleading Guilty
2010 · Movie
as Brushy
Unanswered Prayers
2010 · Movie
as Ava Andersson
White Collar
2009 · TV Show
as Selena Thomas
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · TV Show
as Self - Guest
My Own Worst Enemy
2008 · TV Show
as Angie Spivey
In Plain Sight
2008 · TV Show
as Susan Campbell
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007 · Movie
as Self
A Slice of Lynch
2007 · Movie
as Self
Gossip Girl
2007 · TV Show
as Catherine Beaton
Californication
2007 · TV Show
as Janie Jones
Viva Laughlin
2007 · TV Show
as Natalie Holden
Mad Men
2007 · TV Show
as Andrea Rhodes
Damages
2007 · TV Show
as Danielle Marchetti
Kidnapped
2006 · TV Show
as Vivian Guttman
Psych
2006 · TV Show
as Jacqueline Medeiros
Shark
2006 · TV Show
as Gina Romero
Lies and Deception
2005 · Movie
as Jean Brooks
Four Corners of Suburbia
2005 · Movie
as Rachel Samson
Freddie
2005 · TV Show
as Allison
Joey
2004 · TV Show
as Sara
Queens Supreme
2003 · TV Show
as Lisa Salinger
Scenes of the Crime
2002 · Movie
as Carmen
The Rats
2002 · Movie
as Susan Costello
Global Effect
2002 · Movie
as Dr. Sera Levitt
Hangman
2001 · Movie
as Grace Mitchell
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
2001 · Movie
as Self
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Postcards From The Cast
2001 · Movie
as Self
The List
2000 · Movie
as Gabrielle Mitchell
Gilmore Girls
2000 · TV Show
as Sherry Tinsdale
Ed
2000 · TV Show
as Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
1999 · Movie
as Jackie McCoy
The Hunted
1998 · Movie
as Samantha Clark
Psychopath
1998 · Movie
as Rachel Dwyer
Fantasy Island
1998 · TV Show
as Ariel
Dawson's Creek
1998 · TV Show
as Nicole Kennedy
Heartless
1997 · Movie
as Annie O'Keefe
Wounded
1997 · Movie
as Julie Clayton
Bombshell
1997 · Movie
as Angeline
French Exit
1995 · Movie
as Zina
The Courtyard
1995 · Movie
as Lauren
Central Park West
1995 · TV Show
as Carrie Fairchild
Trapped in Paradise
1994 · Movie
as Sarah Collins
ER
1994 · TV Show
as Wendall Meade
Dream Lover
1993 · Movie
as Lena Mathers
Love, Cheat & Steal
1993 · Movie
as Lauren Harrington
Fallen Angels
1993 · TV Show
as Trina
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992 · Movie
as Shelly Johnson
Sleepwalkers
1992 · Movie
as Tanya Robertson
The Borrower
1991 · Movie
as Megan
For the Very First Time
1991 · Movie
as Rhonda
Don't Tell Her It's Me
1990 · Movie
as Mandy
I'm Dangerous Tonight
1990 · Movie
as Amy
Jury Duty: The Comedy
1990 · Movie
as Miss Doddsworth
Twin Peaks
1990 · TV Show
as Shelly Johnson, Shelly, Shelly Briggs
Law & Order
1990 · TV Show
as Alissa Goodwyn
Twin Peaks
1989 · Movie
as Shelly Johnson
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
1989 · Movie
as Laurie
Baywatch
1989 · TV Show
as Laurie Harris
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987 · TV Show
as Teenage Girl
