Adrienne Shelly

Biography

Adrienne Shelly (1966-2006) 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

Oz

as Sarah

Law & Order

as Wendy Alston

Waitress

as Dawn Williams

Factotum

as Jerry

Early Edition

Trust

as Maria Coughlin

Homicide: Life on the Street

as Tanya Quinn

The Unbelievable Truth

as Audry

Sleep with Me

as Pamela

Hexed

as Gloria O'Connor