Mädchen Amick
Birthday: 1970-12-12 | Place of Birth: Sparks, Nevada, USAMädchen 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.
Known For
Acting
Role
as Herself
as Alice Cooper
as Self
as Shelly Johnson
as Wendy Beauchamp
as Shannon Pace
as Ava Andersson
as Brushy
as Angie Spivey
as Natalie Holden
as Self
as Allison
as Jean Brooks
as Rachel Samson
as Carmen
as Dr. Sera Levitt
as Susan Costello
as Grace Mitchell
as Gabrielle Mitchell
as Jackie McCoy
as Ariel
as Rachel Dwyer
as Samantha Clark
as Angeline
as Annie O'Keefe
as Julie Clayton
as Lauren
as Zina
