Adrienne Shelly
Adrienne Shelly makes a living as an American actress who fills the parts that keep a story moving. Drama is the field that has given her most work. The count of credits stands at 24. Her work in 'Waitress' is what most audiences have seen, as Dawn Williams. Among the other credits is 'Factotum'.
Adrienne Shelly
20 Movies
4 Series
Adrienne Shelly makes a living as an American actress who fills the parts that keep a story moving. Drama is the field that has given her most work. The count of credits stands at 24. Her work in 'Waitress' is what most audiences have seen, as Dawn Williams. Among the other credits is 'Factotum'.
Movies
Director
Plays Dawn Williams
Waitress
2007
Plays Jerry
Factotum
2005
Director
Plays Lucy
I'll Take You There
1999
Plays Pamela
Sleep with Me
1994
Plays Maria Coughlin
Trust
1990
Plays Gloria O'Connor
Hexed
1993
Plays Audry
The Unbelievable Truth
1990
Plays Red
The Road Killers
1994
Plays Stephanie
Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even
1992
Plays Teresa / Gloria
Teresa's Tattoo
1994
Plays Kim Kelly
Revolution #9
2002
Plays Fairy #2
Opera No. 1
1994
Plays Mrs. Marquet
Dead Dog
2001
Plays Woman in Laundromat
Lonely in America
1990
Plays Dannie
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me
1992
Plays Janey
Grind
1997
Director
Plays Donna
Sudden Manhattan
1996
Director
The Shadows of Bob and Zelda
2000
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Waitress
Full Filmography
Waitress
Dawn Williams
2007
Film
Factotum
Jerry
2005
Film
Tiger: His Fall & Rise
Terry
2004
Film
Revolution #9
Kim Kelly
2002
Film
Dead Dog
Mrs. Marquet
2001
Film
The Shadows of Bob and Zelda
Zelda
2000
Film
I'll Take You There
Lucy
1999
Film
Wrestling with Alligators
Mary
1998
Film
Oz
Sarah · 1 episode
1997–
TV
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Adrienne Shelly still alive?
Adrienne Shelly passed away on November 1, 2006 at age 40.
What are the most famous roles of Adrienne Shelly?
Adrienne Shelly is best known for roles in Waitress, Factotum, Trust.
How many movies has Adrienne Shelly been in?
Over a 16-year career (since 1990), Adrienne Shelly has appeared in 20 movies and 4 TV shows.
What was Adrienne Shelly's first movie?
The career of Adrienne Shelly began with The Unbelievable Truth (1990).
What is Adrienne Shelly's most recent movie or series?
Adrienne Shelly's most recent release is Waitress, which premiered on May 25, 2007.
What TV shows has Adrienne Shelly appeared in?
On television, Adrienne Shelly has appeared in Oz, Law & Order, Early Edition, Homicide: Life on the Street.
Adrienne Shelly
1966-06-24 · Queens, New York, USA
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.