Mädchen Amick
American actress and director best known for her iconic roles in Twin Peaks and Riverdale, with a career spanning over three decades.
Mädchen Amick - Personal Information
- Name: Mädchen Amick
- Date of Birth: December 12, 1970
- Place of Birth: Sparks, Nevada, USA
- Gender: Female
- Job Title: Actor
- Crew Jobs: Director
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 they have two children: Sylvester Time Alexis (born 1992) and 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.
Selected Filmography
A selection of Mädchen Amick's most notable screen appearances across film and television.
- Brilliant Minds (TV - 2024) as Alicia Ramati
- Making I'm Dangerous Tonight (2022) as Herself
- Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon (2017) as Self
- Riverdale (TV - 2017) as Alice Cooper
- Love (TV - 2016) as Mom
- Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces (2014) as Shelly Johnson
- Witches of East End (TV - 2013) as Wendy Beauchamp
- Political Animals (TV - 2012) as Mindy Meyers
- Longmire (TV - 2012)
- Longmire (TV - 2012) as Deena
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