2007Nominee
Best Performance
Waitress
Adrienne Shelly
Actor · Director · Producer · Writer
Queens, New York, USA
June 24, 1966
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.
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Representative Works
Awards and Honors
Critical Favorites
2009Nominee
Best Writing
Serious Moonlight
1990Nominee
Best Performance
Trust
Career Highlights
1994Highlight
Best Performance
Sleep with Me
2005Highlight
Best Performance
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Waitress
Serious Moonlight
Trust