Mädchen Amick
3 FOLLOWERS • 35 CREDITS • DEC 12, 1970 • 54
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.
Known For
ER
American Horror Story
Law & Order
Mad Men
Psych
Star Trek: The Next Generation
White Collar
Baywatch
Longmire
Gilmore Girls
Dawson's Creek
Ed
Gossip Girl
Joey
Fallen Angels
Californication
Kidnapped
Love
Queens Supreme
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Central Park West
Riverdale
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
Trapped in Paradise
My Own Worst Enemy
Love, Cheat & Steal
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
Twin Peaks
Twin Peaks
Viva Laughlin
Fantasy Island
Sleepwalkers
The Courtyard
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
Production Credits
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