Actor
Adrienne Shelly
Born June 24, 1966 in Queens, New York, USA
Died November 1, 200623 films
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.
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First watchTrust19906.8as Maria CoughlinAfter being thrown away from home, pregnant high school dropout Maria meets Matthew, a highly educated and extremely moody electronics repairman.View filmEssential films
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23 films as actor- 2007WaitressDawn Williams
- 2007The Vibrator
- 2005FactotumJerry
- 2004Tiger: His Fall & RiseTerry
- 2002Revolution #9Kim Kelly
- 2001Dead DogMrs. Marquet
- 2001The Atlantis ConspiracySamantha
- 2000The Shadows of Bob and ZeldaZelda
- 1999I'll Take You ThereLucy
- 1998Wrestling with AlligatorsMary
- 1997GrindJaney
- 1996Sudden ManhattanDonna
- 1994Sleep with MePamela
- 1994Sleeping with StrangersJenny
- 1994The Road KillersRed
- 1994Teresa's TattooTeresa / Gloria
- 1994Opera No. 1Fairy #2
- 1993HexedGloria O'Connor
- 1992Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss MeDannie
- 1992Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get EvenStephanie
- 1990Lonely in AmericaWoman in Laundromat
- 1990TrustMaria Coughlin
- 1990The Unbelievable TruthAudry