Actor

Adrienne Shelly

1990–present1966–2006DramaComedyRomanceDocumentary

Chronicler of the Human Condition

Also directed 7 films ↗Also wrote 8 screenplays ↗

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Known For

27 acting credits

as Dawn Williams

Waitress

as Dawn Williams

2007

Waitress

Filmography

2021AdrienneAdrienne Shelly (a.f.)6.5 2010Years Later: The Unbelievable Truth and Its ConsequencesHerself 2007WaitressDawn Williams6.7 2007The Vibrator 2005FactotumJerry6.2 2005Upon Reflection: The Making of TrustSelf 2004Tiger: His Fall & Rise

About

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.

As Director

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2007Waitress 1996Sudden Manhattan 1999I'll Take You There 1994Urban Legend 2000The Shadows of Bob and Zelda 1997Lois Lives a Little

As Screenwriter

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2009Serious Moonlight 1999I'll Take You There 1996Sudden Manhattan 2000The Shadows of Bob and Zelda 1994Urban Legend 2023Waitress: The Musical

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