Mädchen Amick
Born: 1970-12-12 in Sparks, Nevada, USA
Known For: Acting
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.
Filmography
2025
- Fractured ... (Director)
2024
- Brilliant Minds as Alicia Ramati
2022
- Making I'm Dangerous Tonight as Herself
2017
- Riverdale as Alice Cooper
- Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon as Self
2016
- Love as Mom
2014
- Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as Shelly Johnson
2013
- Witches of East End as Wendy Beauchamp
2012
- Longmire as Deena
- Political Animals as Mindy Meyers
2011
- American Horror Story as Mrs. Ellison
- Priest as Shannon Pace
2010
- Unanswered Prayers as Ava Andersson
- Pleading Guilty as Brushy
2009
- Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
- White Collar as Selena Thomas
2008
- In Plain Sight as Susan Campbell
- My Own Worst Enemy as Angie Spivey
2007
- Mad Men as Andrea Rhodes
- Gossip Girl as Catherine Beaton
- Californication as Janie Jones
- A Slice of Lynch as Self
- Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
- Viva Laughlin as Natalie Holden
2005
- Freddie as Allison
- Four Corners of Suburbia as Rachel Samson
- Lies and Deception as Jean Brooks
2004
- Joey as Sara
2003
- Queens Supreme as Lisa Salinger
2002
- Global Effect as Dr. Sera Levitt
- Scenes of the Crime as Carmen
- The Rats as Susan Costello
2001
- Hangman as Grace Mitchell
- Postcards From The Cast as Self
- Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks as Self
2000
- Gilmore Girls as Sherry Tinsdale
- Ed as Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
- The List as Gabrielle Mitchell
1999
- Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story as Jackie McCoy
1998
- Dawson's Creek as Nicole Kennedy
- The Hunted as Samantha Clark
- Fantasy Island as Ariel
- Psychopath as Rachel Dwyer
1995
- The Courtyard as Lauren
- French Exit as Zina
- Central Park West as Carrie Fairchild
1994
- ER as Wendall Meade
- Dream Lover as Lena Mathers
- Trapped in Paradise as Sarah Collins
1993
- Fallen Angels as Trina
- Love, Cheat & Steal as Lauren Harrington
1992
- Sleepwalkers as Tanya Robertson
- Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me as Shelly Johnson
1991
- The Borrower as Megan
1990
- Law & Order as Alissa Goodwyn
- Twin Peaks as Shelly Johnson
- Don't Tell Her It's Me as Mandy
- I'm Dangerous Tonight as Amy
- Jury Duty: The Comedy as Miss Doddsworth
1989
- Baywatch as Laurie Harris
- Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier as Laurie
- Twin Peaks as Shelly Johnson
1987
- Star Trek: The Next Generation as Teenage Girl