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Adrienne Shelly
Born 1966-06-24Queens, 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.
Screen work
Movies & roles
AdrienneAdrienne Shelly (a.f.)Years Later: The Unbelievable Truth and Its ConsequencesHerselfWaitressDawn WilliamsThe VibratorRoleFactotumJerryUpon Reflection: The Making of TrustSelfTiger: His Fall & RiseTerryRevolution #9Kim KellySearching for Debra WingerSelfDead DogMrs. MarquetThe Atlantis ConspiracySamanthaThe Shadows of Bob and ZeldaZeldaI'll Take You ThereLucyWrestling with AlligatorsMaryGrindJaneySudden ManhattanDonnaSleep with MePamelaSleeping with StrangersJennyThe Road KillersRedTeresa's TattooTeresa / GloriaOpera No. 1Fairy #2HexedGloria O'ConnorHold Me Thrill Me Kiss MeDannieBig Girls Don't Cry... They Get EvenStephanie