Mädchen Amick

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Known Credits

69

Gender

Female

Birthday

1970-12-12 (54 years old)

Place of Birth

Sparks, Nevada, USA

Mädchen Amick

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

  • Law & Order

    Law & Order

  • Gilmore Girls

    Gilmore Girls

  • American Horror Story

    American Horror Story

  • Star Trek: The Next Generation

    Star Trek: The Next Generation

  • Mad Men

    Mad Men

  • Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

    Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen

  • Twin Peaks

    Twin Peaks

  • Twin Peaks

    Twin Peaks

  • Twin Peaks

    Twin Peaks

  • Psych

    Psych

  • Riverdale

    Riverdale

  • Gossip Girl

    Gossip Girl

  • ER

    ER

  • Californication

    Californication

  • White Collar

    White Collar

  • Dawson's Creek

    Dawson's Creek

  • Baywatch

    Baywatch

  • Longmire

    Longmire

  • Longmire

    Longmire

  • In Plain Sight

    In Plain Sight

  • Joey

    Joey

  • Ed

    Ed

  • Fallen Angels

    Fallen Angels

  • Dream Lover

    Dream Lover

  • Witches of East End

    Witches of East End

  • Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

    Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me

  • Priest

    Priest

  • Kidnapped

    Kidnapped

  • Wounded

    Wounded

  • Political Animals

    Political Animals

  • Love

    Love

  • Fantasy Island

    Fantasy Island

  • Sleepwalkers

    Sleepwalkers

  • Freddie

    Freddie

  • Trapped in Paradise

    Trapped in Paradise

  • Central Park West

    Central Park West

  • Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks

    Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks

  • Psychopath

    Psychopath

  • The Courtyard

    The Courtyard

  • The Hunted

    The Hunted

  • Hangman

    Hangman

  • Viva Laughlin

    Viva Laughlin

  • Queens Supreme

    Queens Supreme

  • French Exit

    French Exit

  • The Rats

    The Rats

  • My Own Worst Enemy

    My Own Worst Enemy

  • Don't Tell Her It's Me

    Don't Tell Her It's Me

  • Global Effect

    Global Effect

  • A Slice of Lynch

    A Slice of Lynch

  • Twin Peaks

    Twin Peaks

  • Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

    Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces

  • Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier

    Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier

  • Bombshell

    Bombshell

  • I'm Dangerous Tonight

    I'm Dangerous Tonight

  • Heartless

    Heartless

  • The Borrower

    The Borrower

  • Lies and Deception

    Lies and Deception

  • Love, Cheat & Steal

    Love, Cheat & Steal

  • Scenes of the Crime

    Scenes of the Crime

  • The List

    The List

  • Postcards From The Cast

    Postcards From The Cast

  • Unanswered Prayers

    Unanswered Prayers

  • Pleading Guilty

    Pleading Guilty

  • Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story

    Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story

  • Four Corners of Suburbia

    Four Corners of Suburbia

  • Jury Duty: The Comedy

    Jury Duty: The Comedy

  • Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon

    Twin Peaks: The Phenomenon

  • Making I'm Dangerous Tonight

    Making I'm Dangerous Tonight

  • Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks

    Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks