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Adrienne Shelly

Jun 24, 1966 - Nov 01, 2006 (40 years old) in Queens, New York, USA

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

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Law & Order
Wendy Alston
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Homicide: Life on the Street
Tanya Quinn
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Oz
Sarah
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Early Edition
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Teresa's Tattoo
Teresa / Gloria
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Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even
Stephanie
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Sleep with Me
Pamela
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Hexed
Gloria O'Connor
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Trust
Maria Coughlin
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Waitress
Dawn Williams

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