Adrienne Shelly

Biography

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.

Filmography

Waitress

2007 · 6.7

Trust

1990 · 6.8

Hexed

1993 · 4.7

Factotum

2005 · 6.1