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Adrienne Shelly

Personal Info

Known For

Acting

Birthdate

1966-06-24

Day of Death

2006-11-01

Place of Birth

Queens, New York, USA

Adrienne Shelly

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.

Filmography (27)

⭐ 6.5 Role: Adrienne Shelly (a.f.)

Adrienne

2021
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Herself

Years Later: The Unbelievable Truth and Its Consequences

2010
⭐ 6.7 Role: Dawn Williams

Waitress

2007
No Image
⭐ 0 Role: Unknown

The Vibrator

2007
⭐ 6.2 Role: Jerry

Factotum

2005
⭐ 0 Role: Self

Upon Reflection: The Making of Trust

2005
⭐ 7.0 Role: Terry

Tiger: His Fall & Rise

2004
⭐ 5.0 Role: Kim Kelly

Revolution #9

2002
⭐ 6.4 Role: Self

Searching for Debra Winger

2002
⭐ 4.5 Role: Mrs. Marquet

Dead Dog

2001
⭐ 3.8 Role: Samantha

The Atlantis Conspiracy

2001
⭐ 9.0 Role: Zelda

The Shadows of Bob and Zelda

2000
⭐ 7.0 Role: Lucy

I'll Take You There

1999
⭐ 10.0 Role: Mary

Wrestling with Alligators

1998
⭐ 5.0 Role: Janey

Grind

1997