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Personal Info
Known For
Acting
Birthday
December 12, 1970
Place of Birth
Sparks, Nevada, USA
Also Known As
- Madchen Amick
- Mädchen E. Amick
- Mädchen Elaina Amick
- مادچن امیک
- Madgekin
Mädchen Amick
3.4 Popularity
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.
Known For
7.4
Alicia Ramati
Brilliant Minds
2024
6.0
Herself
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
2022
0.0
Self
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
2017
8.4
Alice Cooper
Riverdale
2017
7.1
Mom
Love
2016
7.3
Shelly Johnson
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
2014
7.3
Wendy Beauchamp
Witches of East End
2013
7.1
Mindy Meyers
Political Animals
2012
7.7
Deena
Longmire
2012
7.7
Longmire
2012
Credits
Brilliant Minds
as Alicia Ramati
2024
7.4
Making I'm Dangerous Tonight
as Herself
2022
6.0
Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon
as Self
2017
0.0
Riverdale
as Alice Cooper
2017
8.4
Love
as Mom
2016
7.1
Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces
as Shelly Johnson
2014
7.3
Witches of East End
as Wendy Beauchamp
2013
7.3
Political Animals
as Mindy Meyers
2012
7.1
Longmire
as Deena
2012
7.7
Longmire
2012
7.7
American Horror Story
as Mrs. Ellison
2011
8.1
Priest
as Shannon Pace
2011
5.8
Unanswered Prayers
as Ava Andersson
2010
2.8
Pleading Guilty
as Brushy
2010
0.0
White Collar
as Selena Thomas
2009
8.2
Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen
as Self - Guest
2009
5.1
My Own Worst Enemy
as Angie Spivey
2008
6.5
In Plain Sight
as Susan Campbell
2008
7.0
A Slice of Lynch
as Self
2007
6.9
Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks
2007
7.4
Viva Laughlin
as Natalie Holden
2007
2.5
Gossip Girl
as Catherine Beaton
2007
8.2
Californication
as Janie Jones
2007
7.6
Damages
as Danielle Marchetti
2007
7.4
Mad Men
as Andrea Rhodes
2007
8.1
Shark
as Gina Romero
2006
6.7
Kidnapped
as Vivian Guttman
2006
7.2
Psych
as Jacqueline Medeiros
2006
7.9
🎬
Four Corners of Suburbia
as Rachel Samson
2005
6.0
Freddie
as Allison
2005
4.9
Lies and Deception
as Jean Brooks
2005
4.0
Joey
as Sara
2004
6.3
🎬
Queens Supreme
as Lisa Salinger
2003
3.2
Global Effect
as Dr. Sera Levitt
2002
4.4
The Rats
as Susan Costello
2002
5.4
Scenes of the Crime
as Carmen
2002
5.4
🎬
Postcards From The Cast
as Self
2001
0.0
Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks
as Self
2001
6.0
Hangman
as Grace Mitchell
2001
3.8
Ed
as Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
2000
7.7
Gilmore Girls
as Sherry Tinsdale
2000
7.9
The List
as Gabrielle Mitchell
2000
4.7
Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story
as Jackie McCoy
1999
5.4
Fantasy Island
as Ariel
1998
7.5
Psychopath
as Rachel Dwyer
1998
3.0
The Hunted
as Samantha Clark
1998
6.0
Dawson's Creek
as Nicole Kennedy
1998
7.3
Heartless
as Annie O'Keefe
1997
3.3
Bombshell
as Angeline
1997
3.7
Wounded
as Julie Clayton
1997
4.3
French Exit
as Zina
1995
4.5
The Courtyard
as Lauren
1995
4.3
Central Park West
as Carrie Fairchild
1995
4.0
Trapped in Paradise
as Sarah Collins
1994
5.6
Dream Lover
as Lena Mathers
1994
6.3
ER
as Wendall Meade
1994
7.8
Love, Cheat & Steal
as Lauren Harrington
1993
4.1
Fallen Angels
as Trina
1993
5.9
Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me
as Shelly Johnson
1992
7.4
Sleepwalkers
as Tanya Robertson
1992
6.0
The Borrower
as Megan
1991
4.9
Don't Tell Her It's Me
as Mandy
1990
5.6
Law & Order
as Alissa Goodwyn
1990
7.4
I'm Dangerous Tonight
as Amy
1990
4.4
Twin Peaks
as Shelly Johnson
1990
8.3
Twin Peaks
as Shelly
1990
8.3
Twin Peaks
as Shelly Briggs
1990
8.3
Jury Duty: The Comedy
as Miss Doddsworth
1990
1.0
Twin Peaks
as Shelly Johnson
1989
8.4
Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier
as Laurie
1989
8.1
Baywatch
as Laurie Harris
1989
6.0
Star Trek: The Next Generation
as Teenage Girl
1987
8.4