
Mädchen Amick
Personal Info
Known for
Acting
Gender
Female
Birthday
1970-12-12 (54 years old)
Place of Birth
Sparks, Nevada, USA
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.
Acting
(2022)
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
as Herself
(2017)
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
as Self
(2014)
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as Shelly Johnson
(2012)
Unanswered Prayers
as Ava Andersson
(2011)
Priest
as Shannon Pace
(2010)
Pleading Guilty
as Brushy
(2007)
(2007)
A Slice of Lynch
as Self
(2005)
Lies and Deception
as Jean Brooks
(2005)
Four Corners of Suburbia
as Rachel Samson
(2002)
Scenes of the Crime
as Carmen
(2002)
The Rats
as Susan Costello
(2002)
Global Effect
as Dr. Sera Levitt
(2001)
(2001)
Hangman
as Grace Mitchell
(2001)
Postcards From The Cast
as Self
(2000)
The List
as Gabrielle Mitchell
(1999)
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
as Jackie McCoy
(1998)
Psychopath
as Rachel Dwyer
(1998)
The Hunted
as Samantha Clark
(1997)
Wounded
as Julie Clayton
(1997)
Bombshell
as Angeline
(1997)
Heartless
as Annie O'Keefe
(1995)
The Courtyard
as Lauren
(1995)
French Exit
as Zina
(1994)
Trapped in Paradise
as Sarah Collins
(1993)
Dream Lover
as Lena Mathers
(1993)
Love, Cheat & Steal
as Lauren Harrington
(1992)
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
as Shelly Johnson
(1992)
Sleepwalkers
as Tanya Robertson
(1991)
The Borrower
as Megan
(1990)
Don't Tell Her It's Me
as Mandy
(1990)
Jury Duty: The Comedy
as Miss Doddsworth
(1990)
I'm Dangerous Tonight
as Amy
(1989)
Twin Peaks
as Shelly Johnson
(1989)
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
as Laurie
Crew
Fractured
Director