Adrienne Shelly
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.
| Known For | Acting |
|---|---|
| Most Rating | 0.4322 |
| Birthday | 1966-06-24 |
| Place of Birth | Queens, New York, USA |
| Also Known As | Adrienne Levine, |
2007
Waitress
6.7/553
A small town waitress stuck in a lousy marriage finds love when an exciting out-of-towner enters her life.
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Waitress
2005
Factotum
6.148/206
This drama centers on Hank Chinaski, the fictional alter-ego of "Factotum" author Charles Bukowski, who wanders around Los Angeles, CA trying to live...
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Factotum
1990
Lonely in America
4/6
An East Indian native immigrates to New York City and stumbles his way onto the corporate fast-track.
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Lonely in America
1990
Trust
6.803/155
After being thrown away from home, pregnant high school dropout Maria meets Matthew, a highly educated and extremely moody electronics repairman. The...
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Trust
2000
The Shadows of Bob and Zelda
0/0
Part of Seattle International Film Festival's "Fly Film" program
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The Shadows of Bob and Zelda
2007
The Vibrator
0/0
A woman, new to New York City, is overwhelmed by her new surroundings and sets out to insure her survival.
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The Vibrator
2004
Tiger: His Fall & Rise
0/0
A small rubber frog named Tiger becomes a major singing star overnight and has to cope with the trappings of stardom.
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Tiger: His Fall & Rise
1994
Sleeping with Strangers
6/1
Daniel is in danger of losing his inn after another more modern establishment opens next door and steals his guests. He goes to the bank for a loan, b...
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Sleeping with Strangers
1990
The Unbelievable Truth
6.84/122
After serving time for murder, Josh Hutton returns to his home town where he meets Audry Hugo. No one can remember exactly what Josh did...
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The Unbelievable Truth
1992
Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even
6/22
A girl fed up with her quirky, dysfunctional family runs away from home, causing all of them to spend time with each other.
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Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even
1994
Sleep with Me
5.7/97
Six different writers wrote a scene each of this romantic comedy featuring the marriage and turbulent relationship of Joseph and Sarah, with Joseph's...
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Sleep with Me
1993
Hexed
4.7/34
Lowly hotel clerk Matthew Welch stumbles unto a chance to go on a date with supermodel Hexina by pretending he is someone else. But something goes wro...
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Hexed
1996
Sudden Manhattan
5.25/6
Twenty-something Donna is jobless, single and broke. On a fateful day, reality turns itself upside down, and she is suddenly faced with one absurdity...
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Sudden Manhattan
1994
Opera No. 1
5.8/5
A comical mini opera following the exploits of two goddesses interfering with the lives of mortals. Mistaken identities, miscast spells, and rollerbla...
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Opera No. 1
1997
Grind
4.667/6
When a drag-racing, hard-luck parolee moves in with his brother in hopes of that ever-elusive fresh start in life, he's sure to be warm for the form o...
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Grind
1994
Teresa's Tattoo
4.6/13
Mathematician Teresa just wanted to study during the College spring break. But her friends, who want her to live a little, drag her out to parties. Th...
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Teresa's Tattoo
1992
Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me
4.6/11
Eli is a burglar who is caught in the act by Twinkle, an heiress who coerces him into a sexual relationship. Their violent break-up makes him a fugiti...
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Hold Me Thrill Me Kiss Me
1998
Wrestling with Alligators
10/1
All that Maddy Hawkins has ever wanted was a family she could call her own. Even in 1959, the simplest things are difficult to find...Maddy, a street-...
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Wrestling with Alligators
2002
Revolution #9
4.2/4
A handsome and successful young man with a lovely fiancée, James Jackson seems to have everything going for him, but his life begins to unravel when h...
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Revolution #9
2010
Years Later: The Unbelievable Truth and Its Consequences
0/0
A series of impromptu interviews with Hal Hartley, Adrienne Shelly, and some of Hartley's other most frequent collaborators on his style, career, and...
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Years Later: The Unbelievable Truth and Its Consequences
2005
Upon Reflection: The Making of Trust
0/0
An 18-minute documentary made in 2005 by perennial Hartley actor D.J. Mendel, reunites the director and line producer Ted Hope with actors Adrienne Sh...
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Upon Reflection: The Making of Trust
1994
The Road Killers
5.444/36
After a young boy is almost runover by a maniac on a highway, a re-encounter and confrontation by the boy's father with the driver sets off conflicts...
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The Road Killers
1999
I'll Take You There
6/3
Still nursing wounds from a breakup, a woman is forced by her sister into a blind date that turns into a nightmare.
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I'll Take You There
2001
Dead Dog
3.2/2
Tom and Perri are the happy ideal New York couple until Tom's beloved Golden Retriever is killed by a hit-and-run driver. Tom blames Perri for the acc...
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Dead Dog
2002
Searching for Debra Winger
6.3/15
Rosanna Arquette talks to various actresses about the pressures they face as women working in the entertainment industry.
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Searching for Debra Winger
2001
The Atlantis Conspiracy
2/3
Lauren Marcus (Amanda Donohoe) reluctantly moves back to New York City and is forced to decide whether she wants to reconnect with the life she abrupt...
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