
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) 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.
Filmography40 titles

Riverdale

Star Trek: The Next Generation

Twin Peaks

White Collar

Gossip Girl

American Horror Story

Mad Men

Psych

Gilmore Girls

ER

Longmire

Californication

Damages

Fantasy Island

Brilliant Minds

Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

Witches of East End

Dawson's Creek

Law & Order

Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

Kidnapped

Love

Political Animals

In Plain Sight

Shark

Dream Lover

Sleepwalkers

Ringer

Baywatch

Priest

Trapped in Paradise

The Boyfriend School

Scenes of the Crime

Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

The Borrower

The List

The Courtyard

Wounded

Love, Cheat & Steal

Jury Duty: The Comedy