Mädchen Amick
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.
Acted in
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
2022
as Herself
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
2017
as Self
Riverdale
2017
as Alice Cooper
Love
2016
as Mom
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
as Shelly Johnson
Witches of East End
2013
as Wendy Beauchamp
Political Animals
2012
as Mindy Meyers
Longmire
2012
as Deena
Longmire
2012
Unanswered Prayers
2012
as Ava Andersson
American Horror Story
2011
as Mrs. Ellison
Priest
2011
as Shannon Pace
Pleading Guilty
2010
as Brushy
White Collar
2009
as Selena Thomas
My Own Worst Enemy
2008
as Angie Spivey
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007
A Slice of Lynch
2007
as Self
Viva Laughlin
2007
as Natalie Holden
Gossip Girl
2007
as Catherine Beaton
Californication
2007
as Janie Jones
Mad Men
2007
as Andrea Rhodes
Kidnapped
2006
as Vivian Guttman
Psych
2006
as Jacqueline Medeiros
Four Corners of Suburbia
2005
as Rachel Samson
Freddie
2005
as Allison
Lies and Deception
2005
as Jean Brooks
Joey
2004
as Sara
Queens Supreme
2003
as Lisa Salinger
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
2002
as Self
Postcards From The Cast
2001
as Self
Hangman
2001
as Grace Mitchell
Ed
2000
as Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
Gilmore Girls
2000
as Sherry Tinsdale
The List
2000
as Gabrielle Mitchell
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
1999
as Jackie McCoy
Fantasy Island
1998
as Ariel
Psychopath
1998
as Rachel Dwyer
The Hunted
1998
as Samantha Clark
Dawson's Creek
1998
as Nicole Kennedy
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
Central Park West
1995
as Carrie Fairchild
Trapped in Paradise
1994
as Sarah Collins
ER
1994
as Wendall Meade
Love, Cheat & Steal
1993
as Lauren Harrington
Dream Lover
1993
as Lena Mathers
Fallen Angels
1993
as Trina
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
as Shelly Johnson
Sleepwalkers
1992
as Tanya Robertson
The Borrower
1991
as Megan
Don't Tell Her It's Me
1990
as Mandy
Law & Order
1990
as Alissa Goodwyn
I'm Dangerous Tonight
1990
as Amy
Twin Peaks
1990
as Shelly Johnson
Twin Peaks
1990
as Shelly
Twin Peaks
1990
as Shelly Briggs
Jury Duty: The Comedy
1990
as Miss Doddsworth
Twin Peaks
1989
as Shelly Johnson
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
1989
as Laurie
Baywatch
1989
as Laurie Harris
Star Trek: The Next Generation
1987
as Teenage Girl