Adrienne Shelly
Acting
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.
Known for
2021Adrienne
Adrienne Shelly (a.f.)
2007Waitress
Dawn Williams
2005Factotum
Jerry
2005Upon Reflection: The Making of Trust
Self
2004Tiger: His Fall & Rise
Terry
2002Revolution #9
Kim Kelly
2002Searching for Debra Winger
Self
2001Dead Dog
Mrs. Marquet
2001The Atlantis Conspiracy
Samantha
2000The Shadows of Bob and Zelda
Zelda
1999I'll Take You There
Lucy
1998Wrestling with Alligators
Mary
1997Grind
Janey
1996Sudden Manhattan
Donna
1994Sleep with Me
Pamela
1994Opera No. 1
Fairy #2
1994Teresa's Tattoo
Teresa / Gloria
1994The Road Killers
Red
1993Hexed
Gloria O'Connor
1992Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even
Stephanie
1992Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me
Dannie
1990Lonely in America
Woman in Laundromat
1990Trust
Maria Coughlin
1990The Unbelievable Truth
Audry
