
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.
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Known For
Acting History
2024
Brilliant Minds as Alicia Ramati
2022Making I'm Dangerous Tonight as Herself
2017Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon as Self
2017Riverdale as Alice Cooper
2016Love as Mom
2014Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces as Shelly Johnson
2013Witches of East End as Wendy Beauchamp
2012Political Animals as Mindy Meyers
2012Longmire
2012Longmire as Deena
2011American Horror Story as Mrs. Ellison
2011Priest as Shannon Pace
2010Unanswered Prayers as Ava Andersson
2010Pleading Guilty as Brushy
2009White Collar as Selena Thomas
2009Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen as Self - Guest
2008My Own Worst Enemy as Angie Spivey
2008In Plain Sight as Susan Campbell
2007A Slice of Lynch as Self
2007Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007Viva Laughlin as Natalie Holden
2007Gossip Girl as Catherine Beaton
2007Californication as Janie Jones
2007Damages as Danielle Marchetti
2007Mad Men as Andrea Rhodes
2006Shark as Gina Romero
2006Kidnapped as Vivian Guttman
2006Psych as Jacqueline Medeiros
2005Four Corners of Suburbia as Rachel Samson
2005Freddie as Allison
2005Lies and Deception as Jean Brooks
2004Joey as Sara
2003Queens Supreme as Lisa Salinger
2002Global Effect as Dr. Sera Levitt
2002The Rats as Susan Costello
2002Scenes of the Crime as Carmen
2001Postcards From The Cast as Self
2001Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks as Self
2001Hangman as Grace Mitchell
2000Ed as Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
2000Gilmore Girls as Sherry Tinsdale
2000The List as Gabrielle Mitchell
1999Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story as Jackie McCoy
1998Fantasy Island as Ariel
1998Psychopath as Rachel Dwyer
1998The Hunted as Samantha Clark
1998Dawson's Creek as Nicole Kennedy
1997Heartless as Annie O'Keefe
1997Bombshell as Angeline
1997Wounded as Julie Clayton
1995French Exit as Zina
1995The Courtyard as Lauren
1995Central Park West as Carrie Fairchild
1994Trapped in Paradise as Sarah Collins
1994Dream Lover as Lena Mathers
1994ER as Wendall Meade
1993Love, Cheat & Steal as Lauren Harrington
1993Fallen Angels as Trina
1992Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me as Shelly Johnson
1992Sleepwalkers as Tanya Robertson
1991The Borrower as Megan
1990Don't Tell Her It's Me as Mandy
1990Law & Order as Alissa Goodwyn
1990I'm Dangerous Tonight as Amy
1990Twin Peaks as Shelly Johnson
1990Twin Peaks as Shelly
1990Twin Peaks as Shelly Briggs
1990Jury Duty: The Comedy as Miss Doddsworth
1989Twin Peaks as Shelly Johnson
1989Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier as Laurie
1989Baywatch as Laurie Harris
1987Star Trek: The Next Generation as Teenage Girl









