Adrienne Shelly

Acting

Actor info

Name :
Adrienne Shelly
Born :
June 24, 1966 in Queens, New York, USA (40 years at death)
Died :
November 1, 2006
Known for :
Acting
Gender :
Female
Film career :
27 films (1990–2021)
Also known as :
Adrienne Levine
Links :
IMDb

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.