Mädchen Amick
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
Law & Order
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
American Horror Story
Gilmore Girls
ER
Star Trek: The Next Generation
Psych
Gossip Girl
All Movies (36)
- Making I'm Dangerous Tonight2022 · as Herself
- Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon2017 · as Self
- Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces2014 · as Shelly Johnson
- Priest2011 · as Shannon Pace
- Unanswered Prayers2010 · as Ava Andersson
- Pleading Guilty2010 · as Brushy
- Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks2007 · as Self
- A Slice of Lynch2007 · as Self
- Four Corners of Suburbia2005 · as Rachel Samson
- Lies and Deception2005 · as Jean Brooks
- Global Effect2002 · as Dr. Sera Levitt
- The Rats2002 · as Susan Costello
- Scenes of the Crime2002 · as Carmen
- Postcards From The Cast2001 · as Self
- Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks2001 · as Self
- Hangman2001 · as Grace Mitchell
- The List2000 · as Gabrielle Mitchell
- Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story1999 · as Jackie McCoy
- Psychopath1998 · as Rachel Dwyer
- The Hunted1998 · as Samantha Clark
- Heartless1997 · as Annie O'Keefe
- Bombshell1997 · as Angeline
- Wounded1997 · as Julie Clayton
- French Exit1995 · as Zina
- The Courtyard1995 · as Lauren
- Trapped in Paradise1994 · as Sarah Collins
- Dream Lover1994 · as Lena Mathers
- Love, Cheat & Steal1993 · as Lauren Harrington
- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me1992 · as Shelly Johnson
- Sleepwalkers1992 · as Tanya Robertson
- The Borrower1991 · as Megan
- Don't Tell Her It's Me1990 · as Mandy
- I'm Dangerous Tonight1990 · as Amy
- Jury Duty: The Comedy1990 · as Miss Doddsworth
- Twin Peaks1989 · as Shelly Johnson
- Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier1989 · as Laurie
All TV Shows (37)
- Brilliant Minds2024 · as Alicia Ramati
- Riverdale2017 · as Alice Cooper
- Love2016 · as Mom
- Witches of East End2013 · as Wendy Beauchamp
- Political Animals2012 · as Mindy Meyers
- Longmire2012 · as Deena
- Longmire2012
- American Horror Story2011 · as Mrs. Ellison
- Ringer2011 · as Greer Sheridan
- White Collar2009 · as Selena Thomas
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen2009 · as Self - Guest
- My Own Worst Enemy2008 · as Angie Spivey
- In Plain Sight2008 · as Susan Campbell
- Viva Laughlin2007 · as Natalie Holden
- Gossip Girl2007 · as Catherine Beaton
- Californication2007 · as Janie Jones
- Damages2007 · as Danielle Marchetti
- Mad Men2007 · as Andrea Rhodes
- Shark2006 · as Gina Romero
- Kidnapped2006 · as Vivian Guttman
- Psych2006 · as Jacqueline Medeiros
- Freddie2005 · as Allison
- Joey2004 · as Sara
- Queens Supreme2003 · as Lisa Salinger
- Ed2000 · as Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
- Gilmore Girls2000 · as Sherry Tinsdale
- Fantasy Island1998 · as Ariel
- Dawson's Creek1998 · as Nicole Kennedy
- Central Park West1995 · as Carrie Fairchild
- ER1994 · as Wendall Meade
- Fallen Angels1993 · as Trina
- Law & Order1990 · as Alissa Goodwyn
- Twin Peaks1990 · as Shelly Johnson
- Twin Peaks1990 · as Shelly
- Twin Peaks1990 · as Shelly Briggs
- Baywatch1989 · as Laurie Harris
- Star Trek: The Next Generation1987 · as Teenage Girl