Mädchen Amick
Acting
1970-12-12 · 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
Fractured
2025 · Movie
Brilliant Minds
2024 · Series
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
2022 · Movie
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
2017 · Movie
Riverdale
2017 · Series
Love
2016 · Series
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014 · Movie
Witches of East End
2013 · Series
Political Animals
2012 · Series
Longmire
2012 · Series
American Horror Story
2011 · Series
Ringer
2011 · Series
Priest
2011 · Movie
Unanswered Prayers
2010 · Movie
Pleading Guilty
2010 · Movie
White Collar
2009 · Series
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009 · Series
My Own Worst Enemy
2008 · Series
In Plain Sight
2008 · Series
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007 · Movie
A Slice of Lynch
2007 · Movie
Viva Laughlin
2007 · Series
Gossip Girl
2007 · Series
Californication
2007 · Series
Damages
2007 · Series
Mad Men
2007 · Series
Shark
2006 · Series
Kidnapped
2006 · Series
Psych
2006 · Series
Four Corners of Suburbia
2005 · Movie
Freddie
2005 · Series
Lies and Deception
2005 · Movie
Joey
2004 · Series
Queens Supreme
2003 · Series
Global Effect
2002 · Movie
The Rats
2002 · Movie
Scenes of the Crime
2002 · Movie
Postcards From The Cast
2001 · Movie
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
2001 · Movie
Hangman
2001 · Movie
Ed
2000 · Series
Gilmore Girls
2000 · Series
The List
2000 · Movie
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
1999 · Movie
Fantasy Island
1998 · Series
Psychopath
1998 · Movie
The Hunted
1998 · Movie
Dawson's Creek
1998 · Series
Heartless
1997 · Movie
Bombshell
1997 · Movie
Wounded
1997 · Movie
French Exit
1995 · Movie
The Courtyard
1995 · Movie
Central Park West
1995 · Series
Trapped in Paradise
1994 · Movie
ER
1994 · Series
Dream Lover
1994 · Movie
Love, Cheat & Steal
1993 · Movie
Fallen Angels
1993 · Series
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992 · Movie
Sleepwalkers
1992 · Movie
The Borrower
1991 · Movie
For the Very First Time
1991 · Movie
Don't Tell Her It's Me
1990 · Movie
Law & Order
1990 · Series
I'm Dangerous Tonight
1990 · Movie
Twin Peaks
1990 · Series
Jury Duty: The Comedy
1990 · Movie
Twin Peaks
1989 · Movie
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
1989 · Movie
Baywatch
1989 · Series
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987 · Series