Mädchen Amick
Born December 12, 1970 (Age: 55)
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Sparks, Nevada, USA
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.
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.
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Filmography
Priest
2011
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as Shannon Pace
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Age: 40
Pleading Guilty
2010
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as Brushy
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Age: 39
A Slice of Lynch
2007
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as Self
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Age: 36
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007
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as
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Age: 36
Global Effect
2002
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as Dr. Sera Levitt
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Age: 32
The Rats
2002
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as Susan Costello
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Age: 31
Scenes of the Crime
2002
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as Carmen
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Age: 31
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
2001
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as Self
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Age: 30
The List
2000
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as Gabrielle Mitchell
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Age: 29
Psychopath
1998
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as Rachel Dwyer
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Age: 27
The Hunted
1998
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as Samantha Clark
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Age: 27
Heartless
1997
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as Annie O'Keefe
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Age: 26
Bombshell
1997
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as Angeline
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Age: 26
Wounded
1997
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as Julie Clayton
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Age: 26
Trapped in Paradise
1994
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as Sarah Collins
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Age: 23
Love, Cheat & Steal
1993
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as Lauren Harrington
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Age: 22
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
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as Shelly Johnson
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Age: 21
Sleepwalkers
1992
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as Tanya Robertson
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Age: 21
The Borrower
1991
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as Megan
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Age: 20
Don't Tell Her It's Me
1990
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as Mandy
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Age: 19
I'm Dangerous Tonight
1990
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as Amy
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Age: 19
Jury Duty: The Comedy
1990
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as Miss Doddsworth
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Age: 19
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
1989
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as Laurie
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Age: 18