About
Adrienne Shelly (June 24, 1966 - November 1, 2006) was an American actress, director, and screenwriter. Making her name in independent films such as 1989's The Unbelievable Truth and 1990's Trust, Shelly transitioned to a writing and directing career in subsequent years. She wrote, co-starred in, and directed the 2007 film 'Waitress', which was released posthumously and later adapted into a musical with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Shelly was murdered in her home in 2006.
Known for
Law & OrderSeries • 1990
Homicide: Life on the StreetSeries • 1993
OzSeries • 1997
Early EditionSeries • 1996
WaitressMovie • 2007
AdrienneMovie • 2021
TrustMovie • 1990
FactotumMovie • 2005
The Road KillersMovie • 1994
HexedMovie • 1993
Serious MoonlightMovie • 2009
Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get EvenMovie • 1992
Sleep with MeMovie • 1994
Waitress: The MusicalMovie • 2023
The Unbelievable TruthMovie • 1990