
Mädchen Amick
3 FOLLOWERS • 35 CREDITS • DEC 12, 1970 • 54
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.
Known For

ER

American Horror Story

Law & Order

Mad Men

Psych

Star Trek: The Next Generation

White Collar

Twin Peaks

Baywatch

Longmire

Gilmore Girls

Dawson's Creek

Ed

Gossip Girl

Joey

Fallen Angels

Californication

Kidnapped

Love

Queens Supreme

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

Central Park West

Riverdale

Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier

My Own Worst Enemy

Trapped in Paradise

Love, Cheat & Steal

Twin Peaks

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

Sleepwalkers

Fantasy Island

Viva Laughlin

The Courtyard

Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
Production Credits
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