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.

Filmography

• 2025Fractured — Director
• Brilliant Minds — Alicia Ramati, Director
• Riverdale — Alice Cooper, Director
• Love — Mom
• 2014Twin Peaks: The Missing Pieces — Shelly Johnson
• Witches of East End — Wendy Beauchamp
• Longmire — Deena
• Political Animals — Mindy Meyers
• American Horror Story — Mrs. Ellison
• 2011Priest — Shannon Pace
• Ringer — Greer Sheridan
• 2010Pleading Guilty — Brushy
• 2010Unanswered Prayers — Ava Andersson
• White Collar — Selena Thomas
• In Plain Sight — Susan Campbell
• My Own Worst Enemy — Angie Spivey
• Californication — Janie Jones
• Damages — Danielle Marchetti
• Gossip Girl — Catherine Beaton
• Mad Men — Andrea Rhodes
• Viva Laughlin — Natalie Holden
• Kidnapped — Vivian Guttman
• Psych — Jacqueline Medeiros
• Shark — Gina Romero
• 2005Four Corners of Suburbia — Rachel Samson
• Freddie — Allison
• 2005Lies and Deception — Jean Brooks
• Joey — Sara
• Queens Supreme — Lisa Salinger
• 2002Global Effect — Dr. Sera Levitt
• 2002Scenes of the Crime — Carmen
• 2002The Rats — Susan Costello
• 2001Hangman — Grace Mitchell
• Ed — Celeste 'CeCe' Royce
• Gilmore Girls — Sherry Tinsdale
• 2000The List — Gabrielle Mitchell
• 1999Mr. Rock n Roll: The Alan Freed Story — Jackie McCoy
• Dawson's Creek — Nicole Kennedy
• Fantasy Island — Ariel
• 1998Psychopath — Rachel Dwyer
• 1998The Hunted — Samantha Clark
• 1997Bombshell — Angeline
• 1997Heartless — Annie O'Keefe
• 1997Wounded — Julie Clayton
• Central Park West — Carrie Fairchild
• 1995French Exit — Zina
• 1995The Courtyard — Lauren
• 1994Dream Lover — Lena Mathers
• ER — Wendall Meade
• 1994Trapped in Paradise — Sarah Collins
• Fallen Angels — Trina
• 1993Love, Cheat & Steal — Lauren Harrington
• 1992Sleepwalkers — Tanya Robertson
• 1992Twin Peaks: Fire Walk with Me — Shelly Johnson
• 1991For the Very First Time — Rhonda
• 1991The Borrower — Megan
• 1990Don't Tell Her It's Me — Mandy
• 1990I'm Dangerous Tonight — Amy
• 1990Jury Duty: The Comedy — Miss Doddsworth
• Law & Order — Alissa Goodwyn
• Twin Peaks — Shelly Johnson, Shelly Briggs
• Baywatch — Laurie Harris
• 1989Baywatch: Panic at Malibu Pier — Laurie
• 1989Twin Peaks — Shelly Johnson
• Star Trek: The Next Generation — Teenage Girl

Appearances as themselves (6)

• 2022Making I'm Dangerous Tonight — Herself
• Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen — Self - Guest
• 2007A Slice of Lynch — Self
• 2007Secrets from Another Place: Creating Twin Peaks — Self
• 2001Postcards From The Cast — Self
• 2001Reflections on the Phenomenon of Twin Peaks — Self