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Mädchen Amick
Sparks, Nevada, USA
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,…
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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.
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2025
Fractured
Movie Director
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2024
Brilliant Minds
TV show Alicia Ramati
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2022
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
Movie Herself
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2017
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
Movie Self
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2017
Riverdale
TV show Alice Cooper
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2016
Love
TV show Mom
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2014
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
Movie Shelly Johnson
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2013
Witches of East End
TV show Wendy Beauchamp
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2012
Political Animals
TV show Mindy Meyers
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2012
Longmire
TV show Deena
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2011
American Horror Story
TV show Mrs. Ellison
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2011
Ringer
TV show Greer Sheridan
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2011
Priest
Movie Shannon Pace
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2010
Unanswered Prayers
Movie Ava Andersson
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2010
Pleading Guilty
Movie Brushy
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2009
White Collar
TV show Selena Thomas
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2009
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
TV show Self - Guest
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2008
My Own Worst Enemy
TV show Angie Spivey
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2008
In Plain Sight
TV show Susan Campbell
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2007
A Slice of Lynch
Movie Self
- 2007
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2007
Viva Laughlin
TV show Natalie Holden
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2007
Gossip Girl
TV show Catherine Beaton
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2007
Californication
TV show Janie Jones
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2007
Damages
TV show Danielle Marchetti
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2007
Mad Men
TV show Andrea Rhodes
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2006
Shark
TV show Gina Romero
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2006
Kidnapped
TV show Vivian Guttman
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2006
Psych
TV show Jacqueline Medeiros
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2005
Four Corners of Suburbia
Movie Rachel Samson
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2005
Freddie
TV show Allison
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2005
Lies and Deception
Movie Jean Brooks
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2004
Joey
TV show Sara
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2003
Queens Supreme
TV show Lisa Salinger
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2002
Global Effect
Movie Dr. Sera Levitt
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2002
The Rats
Movie Susan Costello
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2002
Scenes of the Crime
Movie Carmen
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2001
Postcards From The Cast
Movie Self
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2001
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
Movie Self
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2001
Hangman
Movie Grace Mitchell
