Mädchen Amick

December 12, 1970 (age 55) Sparks, Nevada, USA
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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.

Their titles like Riverdale, Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me, and Priest - their biggest roles first.
Last updated: June 14, 2026

22 titles
Community avg: 8.75 /10
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    2017–2023 by Roberto Aguirre-Sacasa
    Crime, Drama, Mystery
    Crime, Drama, Mystery
    9.34 Masterpiece++
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    1992June 1992 by David Lynch
    Drama, Mystery, Horror
    Drama, Mystery, Horror
    8.34 Excellent++
  • 3
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    2011May 2011 by Scott Stewart
    Action, Fantasy, Horror
    Action, Fantasy, Horror
    6.85 Good-
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    1992April 1992 by Mick Garris
    Horror, Fantasy, Thriller
    Horror, Fantasy, Thriller
    7.11 Good+
  • 5
    5
    1994December 1994 by George Gallo
    Comedy, Crime, Adventure
    Comedy, Crime, Adventure
    6.82 Good-
  • 6
    6
    2013–2014 by Maggie Friedman
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
    8.17 Excellent+
  • 7
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    1994November 1994 by Nicholas Kazan
    Drama, Mystery, Thriller
    Drama, Mystery, Thriller
    7.55 Excellent--
  • 8
    8
    2002September 2002 by John Lafia
    Horror, Science Fiction
    Horror, Science Fiction
    6.98 Good
  • 9
    9
    1990September 1990 by Malcolm Mowbray
    Comedy, Romance
    Comedy, Romance
    7.22 Good+
  • 10
    10
    2002May 2002 by Dominique Forma
    Drama, Thriller, Action
    Drama, Thriller, Action
    7.21 Good+
  • 11
    11
    1991August 1991 by John McNaughton
    Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror
    Science Fiction, Comedy, Horror
    6.85 Good-
  • 12
    12
    2008 by Jason Smilovic
    Drama
    Drama
    7.71 Excellent-
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    1997February 1997 by Richard Martin
    Action, Thriller
    Action, Thriller
    7.36 Good++
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    2001February 2001 by Ken Girotti
    Thriller
    Thriller
    7.14 Good+
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    1993December 1993 by William Curran
    Thriller, Crime, Drama
    Thriller, Crime, Drama
    7.13 Good+
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    1995September 1995 by Fred Walton
    Action, Thriller
    Action, Thriller
    7.45 Good++
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    1998–1999 by Gene Levitt
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
    Sci-Fi & Fantasy, Drama
    7.99 Excellent
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    1997September 1997 by Paul Wynne
    Science Fiction, Thriller
    Science Fiction, Thriller
    7.54 Excellent--
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    1998February 1998 by Stuart Cooper
    Thriller, Action
    Thriller, Action
    7.79 Excellent-
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    2007October 2007 by Charles de Lauzirika
    Documentary
    Documentary
    7.94 Excellent
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    2005–2006 by Bruce Rasmussen
    Comedy
    Comedy
    7.46 Good++
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    2007 by Peter Bowker
    Comedy, Drama
    Comedy, Drama
    Needs more reviews