Adrienne Shelly
Acting
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.
Notable Works
Prominent titles featuring Adrienne Shelly
Filmography
Acting (27)
2021
Adrienneas Adrienne Shelly (a.f.)
6.8
2010
2007
Waitressas Dawn Williams
6.7
2007
2005
Factotumas Jerry
6.1
2005
2004
Tiger: His Fall & Riseas Terry
7.0
2002
Revolution #9as Kim Kelly
5.0
2002
Searching for Debra Wingeras Self
6.4
2001
Dead Dogas Mrs. Marquet
4.5
2001
The Atlantis Conspiracyas Samantha
3.8
2000
The Shadows of Bob and Zeldaas Zelda
9.0
1999
I'll Take You Thereas Lucy
7.0
1998
Wrestling with Alligatorsas Mary
10.0
1997
Grindas Janey
5.0
1996
Sudden Manhattanas Donna
5.9
1994
Sleep with Meas Pamela
5.7
1994
Sleeping with Strangersas Jenny
7.0
1994
The Road Killersas Red
5.6
1994
Teresa's Tattooas Teresa / Gloria
4.9
1994
Opera No. 1as Fairy #2
6.3
1993
Hexedas Gloria O'Connor
4.8
1992
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Meas Dannie
5.3
1992
Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Evenas Stephanie
6.1
1990
Lonely in Americaas Woman in Laundromat
4.4
1990
Trustas Maria Coughlin
6.8
1990
The Unbelievable Truthas Audry
6.8
Production & Directing (16)
2023
Waitress: The MusicalOriginal Film Writer
7.3
2009
Serious MoonlightWriter
5.0
2007
WaitressDirector
6.7
2007
WaitressWriter
6.7
2002
Revolution #9Associate Producer
5.0
2000
The Shadows of Bob and ZeldaDirector
9.0
2000
9.0
1999
I'll Take You ThereDirector
7.0
1999
I'll Take You ThereWriter
7.0
1997
Lois Lives a LittleWriter
7.0
1997
Lois Lives a LittleDirector
7.0
1996
Sudden ManhattanDirector
5.9
1996
Sudden ManhattanWriter
5.9
1996
Four Tales of Two CitiesDirector
10.0
1994
Urban LegendDirector
7.0
1994
Urban LegendWriter
7.0