Mädchen Amick
Actor, Director
December 12, 1970 (55 years)
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.
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
Filmography
| 2024 | Brilliant Minds · as Alicia Ramati |
| 2017 | Riverdale · as Alice Cooper |
| 2016 | Love · as Mom |
| 2016 | Second Chance (2016) · as Joan Solodar |
| 2014 | Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces · as Shelly Johnson |
| 2013 | Witches of East End · as Wendy Beauchamp |
| 2012 | Beauty and the Beast (2012) · as Lois Whitworth |
| 2012 | Political Animals · as Mindy Meyers |
| 2012 | Longmire · as Deena |
| 2011 | American Horror Story · as Mrs. Ellison |
| 2011 | Ringer · as Greer Sheridan |
| 2011 | Priest · as Shannon Pace |
| 2011 | Metro · as Mary Mccarthy |
| 2010 | Unanswered Prayers · as Ava Andersson |
| 2009 | White Collar · as Selena Thomas |
| 2009 | Drop Dead Diva · as Gina Blunt |
| 2008 | My Own Worst Enemy · as Angie Spivey |
| 2008 | In Plain Sight · as Susan Campbell |
| 2007 | |
| 2007 | Viva Laughlin · as Natalie Holden |
| 2007 | Gossip Girl · as Catherine Beaton |
| 2007 | Californication · as Janie Jones |
| 2007 | Damages · as Danielle Marchetti |
| 2007 | Mad Men · as Andrea RhodesOn Plex |
| 2006 | Shark · as Gina Romero |
| 2006 | Kidnapped · as Vivian Guttman |
| 2006 | Psych · as Jacqueline Medeiros |
| 2005 | Four Corners of Suburbia · as Rachel Samson |
| 2005 | Freddie · as Allison |
| 2005 | Lies and Deception · as Jean Brooks |
| 2005 | Jake in Progress · as Kylie |
| 2004 | CSI: NY · as Aubrey Hunter |
| 2004 | Joey · as Sara |
| 2003 | Wild Card · as Crystal Stevenson |
| 2003 | Queens Supreme · as Lisa Salinger |
| 2002 | Global Effect · as Dr. Sera Levitt |
| 2002 | The Rats · as Susan Costello |
| 2001 | Hangman · as Grace Mitchell |
| 2001 | Scenes of the Crime · as Carmen |
| 2001 | Italian Ties · as Jamie |
| 2000 | Ed · as Celeste 'cece' Royce |
| 2000 | Gilmore Girls · as Sherry Tinsdale |
| 2000 | The List · as Gabrielle MitchellOn Plex |
| 1999 | Mr. Rock 'n' Roll: The Alan Freed Story · as Jackie Mccoy |
| 1998 | Fantasy Island (1998) · as Ariel |
| 1998 | Twist of Fate · as Rachel Dwyer |
| 1998 | The Hunted · as Samantha Clark |
| 1998 | Dawson's Creek · as Nicole KennedyOn Plex |
| 1997 | Heartless · as Annie O'keefe |
| 1997 | Bombshell · as Angeline |
| 1997 | Wounded · as Julie ClaytonOn Plex |
| 1995 | French Exit · as Zina |
| 1995 | The Courtyard · as LaurenOn Plex |
| 1995 | Central Park West · as Carrie Fairchild |
| 1994 | Trapped in Paradise · as Sarah Collins |
| 1994 | ER · as Wendall Meade |
| 1994 | Dream Lover · as Lena Mathers |
| 1993 | Love, Cheat & Steal · as Lauren Harrington |
| 1993 | Fallen Angels · as Trina |
| 1992 | Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me · as Shelly Johnson |
| 1992 | Sleepwalkers · as Tanya Robertson |
| 1991 | The Borrower · as Megan |
| 1991 | For the Very First Time · as Rhonda |
| 1990 | The Boyfriend School · as Mandy |
| 1990 | Law & Order · as Alissa Goodwyn |
| 1990 | I'm Dangerous Tonight · as Amy |
| 1990 | Twin Peaks · as Shelly Johnson |
| 1990 | Jury Duty: The Comedy · as Miss DoddsworthOn Plex |
| 1989 | Twin Peaks · as Shelly Johnson |
| 1989 | Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier · as Laurie |
| 1989 | Baywatch · as Laurie HarrisOn Plex |
| 1987 | Star Trek: The Next Generation · as Teenage Girl |
| 1965 | Days of our Lives · as Guest #1 |
| 2024 | |
| 2017 |
| 2020 | What to Watch · as Self |
| 2016 | The VICE Guide to Film · as Self - Actor, Twin Peaks, Mad Men |
| 2010 | The Talk · as Self |
| 2009 | Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen · as Self - Guest |
| 2007 | Chelsea Lately · as Self |
| 2005 | The Late Late Show with Craig Ferguson · as Self - Guest |
| 2005 | Casting About · as Self |
| 2002 | Last Call with Carson Daly · as Self |
| 1988 | LIVE with Kelly and Mark · as Self |
| 1981 | Entertainment Tonight · as Self |
| 1975 | Good Morning America · as Self |
| 1967 | The Phil Donahue Show · as Self |
| 1952 | Today · as Self - Guest |