Adrienne Shelly
Acting
- Born:
- 1966-06-24
- Died:
- 2006-11-01
- Place of birth:
- Queens, New York, USA
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.
Known For
Filmography
Adrienne
Years Later: The Unbelievable Truth and Its Consequences
Waitress
The Vibrator
Factotum
Upon Reflection: The Making of Trust
Tiger: His Fall & Rise
Revolution #9
Searching for Debra Winger
Dead Dog
The Atlantis Conspiracy
The Shadows of Bob and Zelda
I'll Take You There
Wrestling with Alligators
Oz
Grind
Sudden Manhattan
Early Edition
Sleep with Me
Sleeping with Strangers
The Road Killers
Teresa's Tattoo
Opera No. 1
Homicide: Life on the Street
Hexed
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me
Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even
Lonely in America
Law & Order
Trust
The Unbelievable Truth