Adrienne Shelly

Acting

Adrienne Shelly

Born June 24, 1966 · Queens, New York, USA

Died November 1, 2006 · aged 40

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 musica…

Known For

FactotumFactotum · 2005
Factotum
★ 6.12005
MovieDrama
This drama centers on Hank Chinaski, the fictional alter-ego of "Factotum" author Charles Bukowski, who wanders around Los Angeles, CA trying to live off jobs which don't interfere with his primary interest, which is writing. Along the way, he fends off the distractions offered by women, drinking and gambling.
WaitressWaitress · 2007
Waitress
★ 6.72007
MovieDramaComedy
A small town waitress stuck in a lousy marriage finds love when an exciting out-of-towner enters her life.
Serious MoonlightSerious Moonlight · 2009
Serious Moonlight
★ 5.02009
MovieComedyRomance
After her adulterous husband asks for a divorce, a high-powered attorney takes him captive, refusing to release him until he commits to working on their marriage together. When his impatient mistress shows up, not to mention an opportunistic gardener, things start to get seriously complicated.
The Road KillersThe Road Killers · 1994
The Road Killers
★ 5.61994
MovieActionThriller
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 with a car full of maniacs.
Sleep with MeSleep with Me · 1994
Sleep with Me
★ 5.71994
MovieComedyDrama
Six different writers wrote a scene each of this romantic comedy featuring the marriage and turbulent relationship of Joseph and Sarah, with Joseph's best friend Frank trying hard to cope with letting the love of his life marry his best friend.
TrustTrust · 1990
Trust
★ 6.81990
MovieDramaComedy
After being thrown away from home, pregnant high school dropout Maria meets Matthew, a highly educated and extremely moody electronics repairman. The two begin an unusual romance built on their sense of mutual admiration and trust.
Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get EvenBig Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even · 1992
Big Girls Don't Cry... They Get Even
★ 6.11992
MovieComedy
A girl fed up with her quirky, dysfunctional family runs away from home, causing all of them to spend time with each other.
AdrienneAdrienne · 2021
Adrienne
★ 6.82021
MovieDocumentaryDrama
As the muse of Hal Hartley’s indie classics and as writer/director of the critically acclaimed Waitress, Adrienne Shelly was a shining star in the indie film firmament. A devoted young mother, her life was right on track until her husband found her dead. Filmmaker Andy Ostroy has been fighting to discover the truth about his wife’s death ever since.

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