Mädchen Amick
33 movies · 33 TV shows
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- Dec 12, 1970 (age 55)
- Place of birth
- Sparks, Nevada, USA
- Also known as
- Madchen Amick · Mädchen E. Amick · Mädchen Elaina Amick · Madgekin
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:
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"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
Mädchen Amick: movies and TV shows
Acting (65)
- Upcoming Georgia Coffee: Twin Peaks
as Shelly Johnson
- 2024
- 2017
- 2016
- 2014 Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as Shelly Johnson
- 2013
- 2012
- 2012
- 2011
- 2011
- 2011 Priest
as Shannon Pace
- 2010 Unanswered Prayers
as Ava Andersson
- 2010 Pleading Guilty
as Brushy
- 2009
- 2008
- 2008
- 2007
- 2007
- 2007
- 2007
- 2007
- 2006
- 2006
- 2006
- 2005 Four Corners of Suburbia
as Rachel Samson
- 2005
- 2005 Lies and Deception
as Jean Brooks
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002 Global Effect
as Dr. Sera Levitt
- 2002 The Rats
as Susan Costello
- 2002 Scenes of the Crime
as Carmen
- 2001 Hangman
as Grace Mitchell
- 2000
- 2000
- 2000 The List
as Gabrielle Mitchell
- 1999 Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
as Jackie McCoy
- 1998
- 1998 Psychopath
as Rachel Dwyer
- 1998 The Hunted
as Samantha Clark
- 1998
- 1997 Heartless
as Annie O'Keefe
- 1997 Bombshell
as Angeline
- 1997 Wounded
as Julie Clayton
- 1995 French Exit
as Zina
- 1995 The Courtyard
as Lauren
- 1995
- 1994 Trapped in Paradise
as Sarah Collins
- 1994
- 1994 Dream Lover
as Lena Mathers
- 1993 Love, Cheat & Steal
as Lauren Harrington
- 1993
- 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 Don't Tell Her It's Me
as Mandy
- 1990
- 1990 I'm Dangerous Tonight
as Amy
- 1990
- 1990 Jury Duty: The Comedy
as Miss Doddsworth
- 1989 Twin Peaks
as Shelly Johnson
- 1989 Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
as Laurie
- 1989
- 1987
Behind the camera (3)
- 2025 Fractured
Director
- 2024
- 2017
Talk shows and appearances (6)
- 2022
- 2009 Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
1 episode
- 2007
- 2007
- 2001
- 2001