Acting · Queens, New York, USA · Born June 24, 1966
Adrienne Shelly (June 24, 1966 - November 1, 2006) was an American actress, director, and screenwriter. Making her name in independent films such as 1989's The Unbelievable Truth and 1990's Trust, Shelly transitioned to a writing and directing career in subsequent years. She wrote, co-starred in, and directed the 2007 film 'Waitress', which was released posthumously and later adapted into a musical with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Shelly was murdered in her home in 2006.
MovieAdrienne
2021
as Adrienne Shelly (a.f.)
Years Later: The Unbelievable Truth and Its Consequences
2010
as Herself
MovieWaitress
2007
as Dawn Williams
The Vibrator
2007
MovieFactotum
2005
as Jerry
MovieUpon Reflection: The Making of Trust
2005
as Self
MovieTiger: His Fall & Rise
2004
as Terry
MovieRevolution #9
2002
as Kim Kelly
MovieSearching for Debra Winger
2002
as Self
MovieDead Dog
2001
as Mrs. Marquet
MovieThe Atlantis Conspiracy
2001
as Samantha
MovieThe Shadows of Bob and Zelda
2000
as Zelda
MovieI'll Take You There
1999
as Lucy
MovieWrestling with Alligators
1998
as Mary
TVOz
1997
as Sarah
MovieGrind
1997
as Janey
MovieSudden Manhattan
1996
as Donna
TVEarly Edition
1996
MovieSleep with Me
1994
as Pamela
Sleeping with Strangers
1994
as Jenny
MovieThe Road Killers
1994
as Red
MovieTeresa's Tattoo
1994
as Teresa / Gloria
MovieOpera No. 1
1994
as Fairy #2
TVHomicide: Life on the Street
1993
as Tanya Quinn
MovieHexed
1993
as Gloria O'Connor
MovieHold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me
1992
as Dannie
MovieBig Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even
1992
as Stephanie
MovieLonely in America
1990
as Woman in Laundromat
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Wendy Alston
MovieTrust
1990
as Maria Coughlin
MovieThe Unbelievable Truth
1990
as Audry
