Born
12 December 1970 (55)
Place of Birth
Sparks, Nevada, USA
Also known as
Madchen Amick, Mädchen E. 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. ...
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.
Fractured
2025
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Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
2022
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
2017
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
Priest
2011
Unanswered Prayers
2010
Pleading Guilty
2010
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007
A Slice of Lynch
2007
Four Corners of Suburbia
2005
Lies and Deception
2005
Global Effect
2002
The Rats
2002
Scenes of the Crime
2002
Postcards From The Cast
2001
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
2001
Hangman
2001
The List
2000
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
1999
Psychopath
1998
The Hunted
1998
Heartless
1997
Bombshell
1997
Wounded
1997
French Exit
1995
The Courtyard
1995
Trapped in Paradise
1994
Dream Lover
1994
Love, Cheat & Steal
1993
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
1992
Sleepwalkers
1992
The Borrower
1991
Don't Tell Her It's Me
1990
I'm Dangerous Tonight
1990
Jury Duty: The Comedy
1990
Twin Peaks
1989
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
1989