Sherilyn Fenn
Acting
Born: Feb 01, 1965
From: Detroit, Michigan, USA
Credits: 30 titles
Biography
Sherilyn Fenn, born Sheryl Ann Fenn on February 1, 1965, is an American actress best known for her iconic role as the seductive and complex Audrey Horne on the cult TV series Twin Peaks (1990–1991, 2017). She grew up in a musical family, traveling extensively before settling in Los Angeles, where she began acting with early B-movies like The Wild Life (1984), Thrashin' (1986), The Wraith (1986), and Two Moon Junction (1988). In the early 1990s, Fenn's career breakthrough came with Twin Peaks, earning her an Emmy nomination for Outstanding Supporting Actress and a Golden Globe nomination. She credited acting coach Roy London with revitalizing her confidence, leading to roles in films like Wild at Heart (1990), Of Mice and Men (1992), Boxing Helena (1993), and the TV biopic Liz: The Elizabeth Taylor Story (1995). Fenn later starred in the Showtime series Rude Awakening (1998–2001) as recovering addict Billie Frank, with recurring roles in S.W.A.T. (2017–2021) as Karen Street and Shining Vale (2021–). Recent films include Shooting Heroin (2020), Silent Life: The Story of the Lady in Black (2023), and Upon Waking (2023).
Filmography
| Title | Character | Year | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Scenesters | A.D.A. Barbara Dietrichson | 2009 | 4.9 |
| Treasure Raiders | Lena | 2007 | 3.286 |
| Fist of the Warrior | Katie Barnes | 2007 | 4.2 |
| Novel Romance | Liza Normane Stewart | 2006 | 4.182 |
| Presumed Dead | Det. Mary Anne 'Coop' Cooper | 2006 | 3.8 |
| Deadly Isolation | Susan Mandaway | 2005 | 5.625 |
| Officer Down | Detective Kathryn Shaunessy | 2005 | 5.571 |
| Pop Rocks | Allison Harden | 2004 | 5.733 |
| Dream Warrior | Sterling | 2004 | 2.333 |
| The United States of Leland | Mrs. Calderon | 2003 | 6.488 |
| Swindle | Sophie Zieten | 2002 | 4.667 |
| Off Season | Patty Winslow | 2001 | 4.714 |
| The Shadow Men | Dez Wilson | 1997 | 4.6 |
| Legends in Light: The Photography of George Hurrell | Self | 1995 | 2.0 |
| Three of Hearts | Ellen Armstrong | 1993 | 4.761 |
| Fatal Instinct | Laura Lincolnberry | 1993 | 5.5 |
| Boxing Helena | Helena | 1993 | 5.027 |
| Of Mice and Men | Curley's Wife | 1992 | 7.257 |
| Desire and Hell at Sunset Motel | Bridget DeSoto | 1992 | 5.7 |
| Ruby | Candy Cane | 1992 | 5.5 |
| Diary of a Hitman | Jain | 1991 | 5.321 |
| Wild at Heart | Girl in Accident | 1990 | 7.04 |
| Meridian | Catherine | 1990 | 4.643 |
| Two Moon Junction | April Delongpre | 1988 | 6.04 |
| A Family Again | Beth | 1988 | 9.0 |
| Crime Zone | Helen | 1988 | 4.25 |
| The Wraith | Keri Johnson | 1986 | 6.371 |
| Just One of the Guys | Sandy | 1985 | 6.4 |
| Out of Control | Katie | 1985 | 4.333 |
| The Wild Life | Penny Hallin | 1984 | 6.1 |
| Known for | Acting |
| Credits | 30 |
| Born | 1965 |
| From | Detroit, Michigan, USA |