Mädchen Amick
Actor
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.
As Director
Filmography
Priest
as Shannon Pace 2011
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
as Shelly Johnson 1992
Twin Peaks
as Shelly Johnson 1989
Sleepwalkers
as Tanya Robertson 1992
Trapped in Paradise
as Sarah Collins 1994
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as Shelly Johnson 2014
Dream Lover
as Lena Mathers 1994
The Rats
as Susan Costello 2002
The Borrower
as Megan 1991
Don't Tell Her It's Me
as Mandy 1990
Scenes of the Crime
as Carmen 2002
I'm Dangerous Tonight
as Amy 1990
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
as Laurie 1989
Love, Cheat & Steal
as Lauren Harrington 1993
Hangman
as Grace Mitchell 2001
A Slice of Lynch
as Self 2007
Wounded
as Julie Clayton 1997