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Adrienne Shelly

Adrienne Shelly

Director & actor · born 24 June 1966 · Queens, New York, USA

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.

Where to start: Waitress (2007).

As director 7

As actor 24

TV shows 4

Frequently asked questions

What is the best Adrienne Shelly movie?

By viewer score, Waitress (2007) at 6.7/10.

What are Adrienne Shelly’s most popular movies?

Waitress, Waitress, Factotum.

How many movies has Adrienne Shelly made?

31 films on TMDB, 7 as director, 24 as actor.

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