Adrienne Shelly
Known For
Acting
Born
1966-06-24 in Queens, New York, USA
Died
2006-11-01
Biography
Adrienne Shelly (June 24, 1966 - November 1, 2006) was an American actress, director, and screenwriter. Making her name in independent films such as 1989's The Unbelievable Truth and 1990's Trust, Shelly transitioned to a writing and directing career in subsequent years. She wrote, co-starred in, and directed the 2007 film 'Waitress', which was released posthumously and later adapted into a musical with music and lyrics by Sara Bareilles. Shelly was murdered in her home in 2006.
Most Known For
Law & Order
as Wendy Alston
Oz
as Sarah
Homicide: Life on the Street
as Tanya Quinn
Early Edition
Early Edition
as Emma Shaw
Waitress
as Dawn Williams
Adrienne
as Adrienne Shelly (a.f.)
Sleep with Me
as Pamela
Hexed
as Gloria O'Connor
Factotum
as Jerry
Trust
as Maria Coughlin
The Unbelievable Truth
as Audry
Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even
as Stephanie
Searching for Debra Winger
as Self
The Road Killers
as Red
Teresa's Tattoo
as Teresa / Gloria
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me
as Dannie
Sudden Manhattan
as Donna
Grind
as Janey
The Atlantis Conspiracy
as Samantha