
Acting
Mädchen Amick
EN cinema · 39 credits
Born
12 December 1970 (age 55)
Birthplace
Sparks, Nevada, USA
Also known as Madchen Amick · Mädchen E. Amick · Mädchen Elaina Amick · Madgekin
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
Filmography

Fractured
Director

Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
as Herself

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as Shelly Johnson

Priest
as Shannon Pace

Pleading Guilty
as Brushy

Unanswered Prayers
as Ava Andersson

A Slice of Lynch
as Self

Lies and Deception
as Jean Brooks

Four Corners of Suburbia
as Rachel Samson

Scenes of the Crime
as Carmen

The Rats
as Susan Costello

Global Effect
as Dr. Sera Levitt

Hangman
as Grace Mitchell

Pie
as Shelly Johnson

The List
as Gabrielle Mitchell

Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
as Jackie McCoy

The Hunted
as Samantha Clark

Psychopath
as Rachel Dwyer

Heartless
as Annie O'Keefe

Wounded
as Julie Clayton

Bombshell
as Angeline

French Exit
as Zina

The Courtyard
as Lauren

Trapped in Paradise
as Sarah Collins

Dream Lover
as Lena Mathers

Love, Cheat & Steal
as Lauren Harrington

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
as Shelly Johnson

Sleepwalkers
as Tanya Robertson

The Borrower
as Megan

For the Very First Time
as Rhonda

Message to the Allied Forces
as Shelly Johnson

Jury Duty: The Comedy
as Miss Doddsworth

Twin Peaks
as Shelly Johnson







