Mädchen Amick

Biography

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...

Known For

Career Timeline

198919931997200120052009201320172022
  1. 2022
  2. 2017
  3. 2014
    Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

    Shelly Johnson • Acting

  4. 2011
    Priest

    Shannon Pace • Acting

  5. 2010
    Pleading Guilty

    Brushy • Acting

  6. 2010
    Unanswered Prayers

    Ava Andersson • Acting

  7. 2007
  8. 2007
    A Slice of Lynch

    Self • Acting

Mädchen Amick - Aperture