Mädchen Amick
- Known for
- Acting
- Born
- December 12, 1970
- Birthplace
- 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, 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.
Filmography
Fractured 2025
Director
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight 2022
as Herself
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces 2014
as Shelly Johnson
Priest 2011
as Shannon Pace
Unanswered Prayers 2010
as Ava Andersson
Pleading Guilty 2010
as Brushy
A Slice of Lynch 2007
as Self
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks 2007
as Self
Four Corners of Suburbia 2005
as Rachel Samson
Lies and Deception 2005
as Jean Brooks
Global Effect 2002
as Dr. Sera Levitt
The Rats 2002
as Susan Costello
Scenes of the Crime 2002
as Carmen
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks 2001
as Self
Hangman 2001
as Grace Mitchell
The List 2000
as Gabrielle Mitchell
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story 1999
as Jackie McCoy
Psychopath 1998
as Rachel Dwyer
The Hunted 1998
as Samantha Clark
Heartless 1997
as Annie O'Keefe
Bombshell 1997
as Angeline
Wounded 1997
as Julie Clayton
French Exit 1995
as Zina
The Courtyard 1995
as Lauren
Trapped in Paradise 1994
as Sarah Collins
Dream Lover 1994
as Lena Mathers
Love, Cheat & Steal 1993
as Lauren Harrington
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me 1992
as Shelly Johnson
Sleepwalkers 1992
as Tanya Robertson
The Borrower 1991
as Megan
For the Very First Time 1991
as Rhonda
Message to the Allied Forces 1991
as Shelly Johnson
Don't Tell Her It's Me 1990
as Mandy
I'm Dangerous Tonight 1990
as Amy
Jury Duty: The Comedy 1990
as Miss Doddsworth
Twin Peaks 1989
as Shelly Johnson
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier 1989
as Laurie
Credits from TMDB.