Acting · Sparks, Nevada, USA · Born December 12, 1970
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.
TVBrilliant Minds
2024
as Alicia Ramati
MovieMaking I'm Dangerous Tonight
2022
as Herself
MovieTwin Peaks: The Phenomenon
2017
as Self
TVRiverdale
2017
as Alice Cooper
TVLove
2016
as Mom
MovieTwin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
as Shelly Johnson
TVWitches of East End
2013
as Wendy Beauchamp
TVPolitical Animals
2012
as Mindy Meyers
TVLongmire
2012
TVAmerican Horror Story
2011
as Mrs. Ellison
TVRinger
2011
as Greer Sheridan
MoviePriest
2011
as Shannon Pace
MovieUnanswered Prayers
2010
as Ava Andersson
MoviePleading Guilty
2010
as Brushy
TVWhite Collar
2009
as Selena Thomas
TVWatch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
2009
as Self - Guest
TVMy Own Worst Enemy
2008
as Angie Spivey
TVIn Plain Sight
2008
as Susan Campbell
MovieSecrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007
as Self
MovieA Slice of Lynch
2007
as Self
TVViva Laughlin
2007
as Natalie Holden
TVGossip Girl
2007
as Catherine Beaton
TVCalifornication
2007
as Janie Jones
TVDamages
2007
as Danielle Marchetti
TVMad Men
2007
as Andrea Rhodes
TVShark
2006
as Gina Romero
TVKidnapped
2006
as Vivian Guttman
TVPsych
2006
as Jacqueline Medeiros
MovieFour Corners of Suburbia
2005
as Rachel Samson
TVFreddie
2005
as Allison
MovieLies and Deception
2005
as Jean Brooks
TVJoey
2004
as Sara
TVQueens Supreme
2003
as Lisa Salinger
MovieGlobal Effect
2002
as Dr. Sera Levitt
MovieThe Rats
2002
as Susan Costello
MovieScenes of the Crime
2002
as Carmen
Postcards From The Cast
2001
as Self
MovieReflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
2001
as Self
MovieHangman
2001
as Grace Mitchell
TVEd
2000
as Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
TVGilmore Girls
2000
as Sherry Tinsdale
MovieThe List
2000
as Gabrielle Mitchell
MovieMr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
1999
as Jackie McCoy
TVFantasy Island
1998
as Ariel
MoviePsychopath
1998
as Rachel Dwyer
MovieThe Hunted
1998
as Samantha Clark
TVDawson's Creek
1998
as Nicole Kennedy
MovieHeartless
1997
as Annie O'Keefe
MovieBombshell
1997
as Angeline
MovieWounded
1997
as Julie Clayton
MovieFrench Exit
1995
as Zina
MovieThe Courtyard
1995
as Lauren
TVCentral Park West
1995
as Carrie Fairchild
MovieTrapped in Paradise
1994
as Sarah Collins
TVER
1994
as Wendall Meade
MovieLove, Cheat & Steal
1993
as Lauren Harrington
MovieDream Lover
1993
as Lena Mathers
TVFallen Angels
1993
as Trina
MovieTwin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
as Shelly Johnson
MovieSleepwalkers
1992
as Tanya Robertson
MovieThe Borrower
1991
as Megan
MovieFor the Very First Time
1991
as Rhonda
MovieDon't Tell Her It's Me
1990
as Mandy
TVLaw & Order
1990
as Alissa Goodwyn
MovieI'm Dangerous Tonight
1990
as Amy
TVTwin Peaks
1990
as Shelly Johnson
MovieJury Duty: The Comedy
1990
as Miss Doddsworth
MovieTwin Peaks
1989
as Shelly Johnson
MovieBaywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
1989
as Laurie
TVBaywatch
1989
as Laurie Harris
TVStar Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as Teenage Girl
