Sherilyn Fenn
Birthday: 1965-02-01 | Place of Birth: Detroit, Michigan, USASherilyn Fenn, born Sheryl Ann Fenn on February 1, 1965, is an American actress best known for her iconic role as the seductive and complex Audrey Horne on the cult TV series Twin Peaks (1990–1991, 2017). She grew up in a musical family, traveling extensively before settling in Los Angeles, where she began acting with early B-movies like The Wild Life (1984), Thrashin' (1986), The Wraith (1986), and Two Moon Junction (1988). In the early 1990s, Fenn's career breakthrough came with Twin Peaks, earning her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress and a Golden Globe nomination. She credited acting coach Roy London with revitalizing her confidence, leading to roles in films like Wild at Heart (1990), Of Mice and Men (1992), Boxing Helena (1993), and the TV biopic Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story (1995). Fenn later starred in the Showtime series Rude Awakening (1998–2001) as recovering addict Billie Frank, with recurring roles in S.W.A.T. (2017–2021) as Karen Street and Shining Vale (2021–). Recent films include Shooting Heroin (2020), Silent Life: The Story of the Lady in Black (2023), and Upon Waking (2023).
Known For
Acting
Role
as Catherine (archive footage)
as Andrea
as Madame Nazimova
as Catherine (archive footage)
as Denise (voice)
as Sarah Jane McCubbin
as Charlene
as Hazel
as Laura Spersoni
as Detective Banks
as Lydia
as Mrs. Deluca
as Self
as Self
as Linda Regan
as Marlene Lindstrom
as Dr. Hannah Lindval
as Bess
as Sharon Murphy
as Elizabeth
as Sheriff Becky Alvarez
as A.D.A. Barbara Dietrichson
as Katie Barnes
as Lena
as Lulu Hogg
as Det. Mary Anne 'Coop' Cooper
as Liza Normane Stewart
as Susan Mandaway
