About
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
Law & OrderSeries • 1990
American Horror StorySeries • 2011
Star Trek: The Next GenerationSeries • 1987
Gilmore GirlsSeries • 2000
PsychSeries • 2006
ERSeries • 1994
RiverdaleSeries • 2017
Mad MenSeries • 2007
Twin PeaksSeries • 1990
White CollarSeries • 2009
Dawson's CreekSeries • 1998
Gossip GirlSeries • 2007
CalifornicationSeries • 2007
BaywatchSeries • 1989
DamagesSeries • 2007
LongmireSeries • 2012
In Plain SightSeries • 2008
JoeySeries • 2004
SharkSeries • 2006
Brilliant MindsSeries • 2024
EdSeries • 2000
Witches of East EndSeries • 2013
LoveSeries • 2016
Fallen AngelsSeries • 1993