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.
Acted in 26
2020s
- 2021
2000s
- 2007
- 2005
- 2004
Tiger: His Fall & Rise
Terry
- 2002
Revolution #9
Kim Kelly
- 2001
Dead Dog
Mrs. Marquet
The Atlantis Conspiracy
Samantha
- 2000
The Shadows of Bob and Zelda
Zelda
1990s
- 1999
I'll Take You There
Lucy
- 1998
Wrestling with Alligators
Mary
- 1997
- 1996
Sudden Manhattan
Donna
- 1994
The Road Killers
Red
Teresa's Tattoo
Teresa / Gloria
Opera No. 1
Fairy #2
- 1993
- 1992
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me
Dannie
- 1990
Lonely in America
Woman in Laundromat
Trust
Maria Coughlin
The Unbelievable Truth
Audry
Wrote 6
2020s
- 2023
2000s
- 2009
- 2007
- 2000
The Shadows of Bob and Zelda
Writer
1990s
- 1999
I'll Take You There
Writer
- 1996
Sudden Manhattan
Writer
Directed 4
2000s
- 2007
- 2000
The Shadows of Bob and Zelda
Director
1990s
- 1999
I'll Take You There
Director
- 1996
Sudden Manhattan
Director
Produced 1
2000s
- 2002
Revolution #9
Associate Producer
Appearances2
2000s
- 2005
Upon Reflection: The Making of Trust
Self
- 2002
Searching for Debra Winger
Self