Mädchen Amick

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.

Cast

Don't Tell Her It's Me

(Mandy)

Scenes of the Crime

(Carmen)

Trapped in Paradise

(Sarah Collins)

The Rats

(Susan Costello)

Heartless

(Annie O'Keefe)

The Hunted

(Samantha Clark)

Priest

(Shannon Pace)

Dream Lover

(Lena Mathers)

Love, Cheat & Steal

(Lauren Harrington)

Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story

(Jackie McCoy)

Hangman

(Grace Mitchell)

Lies and Deception

(Jean Brooks)

I'm Dangerous Tonight

(Amy)

Wounded

(Julie Clayton)

The List

(Gabrielle Mitchell)

Bombshell

(Angeline)

Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks

(Self)

French Exit

(Zina)

Psychopath

(Rachel Dwyer)

The Courtyard

(Lauren)

Global Effect

(Dr. Sera Levitt)

Postcards From The Cast

(Self)

Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon

(Self)

Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks

Making I'm Dangerous Tonight

(Herself)

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

(Shelly Johnson)

Pleading Guilty

(Brushy)

Four Corners of Suburbia

(Rachel Samson)

The Borrower

(Megan)

Twin Peaks

(Shelly Johnson)

A Slice of Lynch

(Self)

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

(Shelly Johnson)

Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier

(Laurie)

Unanswered Prayers

(Ava Andersson)

Jury Duty: The Comedy

(Miss Doddsworth)

Sleepwalkers

(Tanya Robertson)

Witches of East End

(Wendy Beauchamp)

Viva Laughlin

(Natalie Holden)

Central Park West

(Carrie Fairchild)

ER

(Wendall Meade)

Fantasy Island

(Ariel)

Twin Peaks

(Shelly Johnson)

Ed

(Celeste 'CeCe' Royce)

Gossip Girl

(Catherine Beaton)

Californication

(Janie Jones)

Joey

(Sara)

Freddie

(Allison)

My Own Worst Enemy

(Angie Spivey)

Kidnapped

(Vivian Guttman)

Gilmore Girls

(Sherry Tinsdale)

Law & Order

(Alissa Goodwyn)

Psych

(Jacqueline Medeiros)

White Collar

(Selena Thomas)

Political Animals

(Mindy Meyers)

Dawson's Creek

(Nicole Kennedy)

Baywatch

(Laurie Harris)

Riverdale

(Alice Cooper)

Star Trek: The Next Generation

(Teenage Girl)

American Horror Story

(Mrs. Ellison)

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

(Self - Guest)

Twin Peaks

(Shelly)

Twin Peaks

(Shelly Briggs)

Fallen Angels

(Trina)

Mad Men

(Andrea Rhodes)

Longmire

Longmire

(Deena)

Queens Supreme

(Lisa Salinger)

Love

(Mom)